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Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe

Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe
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Experience a burst of tropical flavors with the Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe! This delightful dish features tender chicken coated in a zesty lemon ginger glaze, perfectly complemented by a refreshing pineapple mango salsa. Served over creamy coconut rice, this recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 35 minutes—but also versatile enough for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Each bite offers a balance of sweet, savory, and spicy elements that will leave your taste buds singing.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • Zest & juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rice with coconut milk, water, and salt; bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork after resting.
  3. Whisk together grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce for the glaze.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook seasoned chicken until golden brown.
  5. Pour glaze over chicken; cook until thickened.
  6. In a bowl, mix pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice; season as needed for salsa.
  7. Combine mayo with sriracha and lime juice for spicy mayo.
  8. Serve coconut rice topped with chicken, salsa, and drizzle spicy mayo.

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