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Delicious Pineapple Chicken with Asparagus served on a plate.

Pineapple Chicken with Asparagus

A delightful dish that blends sweet and savory flavors, featuring fresh pineapple and tender chicken, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 whole Pineapple Cut in half and hollowed out
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar For sweetness
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce Adjust for preference, not gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • Chicken amount to preference Chicken Cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp cornstarch For thickening the sauce
  • 2 tsp water To mix with cornstarch
  • Brown or white rice Brown or white rice Cook according to package directions
  • Butter For flavoring rice
  • Salt To taste
  • Asparagus to taste Asparagus Trimmed and cooked
  • Oil for cooking Oil For cooking asparagus

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the pineapple in half and scoop out the inside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, minced garlic, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
  3. Season your chicken and cook it until it’s fully done.
  4. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and pour the sauce over it, bringing it to a simmer.
  5. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour this mixture into the sauce until it thickens.
  6. Cook the rice according to package directions, adding butter and salt for flavor.
Cooking Asparagus
  1. Trim the ends off the asparagus. Heat oil and salt in a pan, adding the asparagus until it is cooked through, around 425°F.
Serving
  1. Place half the chicken and half the rice into each pineapple half.
  2. Serve the pineapple chicken in the hollowed-out pineapple halves, adding the cooked asparagus on the side for color and crunch.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove until hot. For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for an hour before cooking. Adjust the ingredients to your taste, adding more garlic or using different types of rice.