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30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice
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30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice is a vibrant, tropical dish that marries the sweetness of fresh pineapple with savory chicken and creamy coconut rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers a delightful taste sensation in just half an hour, making it an ideal option for family dinners or casual gatherings. The combination of juicy chicken simmered in a tangy sauce over fluffy coconut rice will impress your taste buds while keeping prep time to a minimum.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired and chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 avocado, diced

Instructions

  1. Rinse basmati rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
  2. While rice cooks, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken pieces and cook until nearly done (5–7 minutes). Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, and ketchup; cook until sauce thickens.
  4. Add fresh pineapple chunks during the last few minutes of cooking.
  5. Fluff coconut rice and serve topped with the pineapple chicken mixture. Garnish with cilantro and avocado.

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