Description
Indulge in a culinary adventure with this tantalizing Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe. Perfectly seasoned chicken bathed in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, served over fluffy rice – it’s a feast for the senses! Whether you’re a novice chef or a seasoned cook, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
1 and a half pounds boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (20 oz.) sliced pineapple, reserve the juice for the sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 servings of cooked rice
Instructions
- Season chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brown chicken in vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Drain pineapple slices, reserving juice.
- Combine cornstarch with 2 oz. pineapple juice; set aside.
- Mix remaining pineapple juice with mustard, honey, and garlic.
- Add mustard mixture to pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove chicken; stir in cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil.
- Return chicken to pan, add pineapple slices, cover for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
Adjust sweetness with honey to taste preference.
For a thicker sauce, increase cornstarch amount slightly.
Customize with additional vegetables like bell peppers or snow peas for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
