Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken & Rice – Sweet, Tangy & Irresistible! πŸŒΊπŸ—


 


1️⃣ Sear the Chicken

  • Pat chicken dry, season with salt & pepper.

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 3-4 mins per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ SautΓ© Aromatics

  • In same pan, add bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2 mins until fragrant.

3️⃣ Simmer the Rice

  • Stir in rice, pineapple, and sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil.

  • Nestle chicken back into the pan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15-18 mins (until rice is tender and chicken cooks through).

4️⃣ Crisp & Serve

  • Uncover, increase heat to medium. Let rice crisp slightly (2 mins).

  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and lime juice.


πŸ”₯ Pro Tips for Perfection

πŸ”Ή Use fresh pineapple – It caramelizes better than canned.
πŸ”Ή Don’t peek while simmering – Steam is key for fluffy rice.
πŸ”Ή Toast the rice first – For nuttier flavor, sautΓ© dry rice 1 min before adding liquid.
πŸ”Ή Double the sauce – For extra saucy leftovers!


🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • With a Mai Tai – For full tiki-bar vibes.

  • Over greens – Serve atop spinach for a salad bowl.

  • With coconut shrimp – Take the tropical theme further.

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