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Pineapple Chicken with Rice (Pineapple Boats)

Pineapple Chicken with Rice (Pineapple Boats)
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Sweet, savory, and a little tropical, this Pineapple Chicken with Rice is a fun and flavorful meal that looks as good as it tastes. Tender chicken is cooked in a homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce, then served over rice inside fresh pineapple “boats.” It’s perfect for a quick dinner, date night, or a bright summer meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Pineapple

  • 1 medium pineapple (reserve 1 cup chunks for sauce)

Chicken

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bite-sized pieces

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable, coconut, or olive)

Sauce

  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (include core pieces)

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup water

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder

  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)

  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch (or arrowroot)

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

To Serve

  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

  • 1 green onion, chopped

  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Cook the rice

Prepare rice according to package directions. Set aside and keep warm.

2. Make pineapple boats

Slice the pineapple in half lengthwise.
Cut around the inside edge about 1 inch from the shell and 1–2 inches deep.
Score the inside with vertical and horizontal cuts, then scoop out the chunks.
Leave a thick shell to form bowls. Reserve 1 cup of chunks for the sauce.

3. Make the sauce

Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger powder, vinegar, and cornstarch to a blender.
Blend until smooth.

4. Cook the chicken

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
Transfer chicken to a plate.

5. Cook the sauce

In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
Pour in the blended sauce and cook 1–2 minutes, stirring until it thickens.

6. Combine

Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce. Heat for 1 more minute.

7. Assemble

Fill each pineapple boat with rice.
Top with pineapple chicken.
Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor, but canned chunks work in a pinch.

  • Don’t overcook the chicken or it may dry out.

  • Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and crunch.

  • For a spicy twist, stir in chili flakes or sriracha.

  • You can skip the pineapple boats and serve in regular bowls for easier prep.

Find it online: https://tastyquickly.com/pineapple-chicken-with-rice-pineapple-boats/