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Pineapple chicken in soy sauce with coconut rice, tropical dinner served in a pineapple great for dinner party

Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice

 Pineapple chicken with coconut rice, served in a pineapple—because this week we are still pretending we are in a tropical paradise, and this dish will definitely take you there

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup  cup pineapple juice 
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar or agave
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or jar)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups rice
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • sesame seed for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • To make coconut rice, simply substitute a cup of water with the coconut
    milk. Cook the rice uncovered so that the milk "won't run" out of the
    pan. So if you are making 2 cups of rice, use 3 cups of water and 1 cup of
    coconut milk.
  • Make sure to rinse your rice at least
    5-6 times, or until the water runs clean. Also, let the rice sit in water for a
    bit before cooking. This process has really helped me make fluffy and delicious
    rice each time!
  • Salt and pepper your cubed chicken and then place in a medium sized bowl.
    Add cornstarch to the bowl, and gently mix to coat the chicken. Heat olive oil
    in a pan. Once sizzling add the chicken. Brown the cubes on all sides, about
    5-7 minutes each side. Once your chicken is browned and cooked through set it
    aside.
  • Meanwhile in a medium saucepan whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce
    and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the mixture has
    reduced and is close to a syrup consistency.
  • Make your pineapple bowls by slicing the pineapple in half and then scooping
    out the meat. Cut the meat into cubes, about the same size as the chicken.
  • Add the pineapple cubes to the chicken in the pan. Pour the sauce over the
    chicken and the pineapple, cooking on low until the sauce boils again. Mix to
    coat the chicken and the pineapple, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Serve by placing rice and then chicken on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds
    and enjoy!