Pineapple And Chicken With Jasmine Rice Recipe
This Pineapple And Chicken With Jasmine Rice Recipe brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Equipment
- Large skillet or wok
- Medium saucepan with lid
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cubed
- 1½ cups jasmine rice
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear.
- Cook rice in chicken broth for 18 minutes.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper well.
- Cook chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until golden.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in bell pepper and cook 3 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook 2 minutes more.
- Mix soy sauce and honey in small bowl.
- Pour sauce over chicken and pineapple mixture.
- Simmer everything together for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve hot over fluffy jasmine rice immediately.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for better texture and flavor
- Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking
- Don't overcook pineapple to maintain its fresh texture
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sesame seeds