Sweet Pineapple Chicken & Rice Flavorful Dinner Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1 whole bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• to taste salt and pepper
• for garnish chopped green onions and sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the jasmine rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is fluffy. Remove from heat and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced ginger and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
4. Stir in the sliced bell pepper and frozen peas, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce and honey until well combined. Pour this mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly.
6. Add the cornstarch slurry to the pan, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2 minutes. Add the diced pineapple and mix gently to combine.
7. Fluff the cooked rice and gently fold it into the chicken and pineapple mixture in the skillet, ensuring that the rice is well incorporated.
8. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.