Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight

 This has become a favorite meal for us, so I thought it was time to share this recipe with you.  There are several ways you can tailor make it for your family. It will transport you to the islands.

The pineapple makes it so good.

I added the bell pepper this time because I had one.  It was a really good addition so I will be making sure I have one when I make it again. The gold pineapple is some of the best canned pineapple I have had. I have started keeping these ingredients in my kitchen so I can whip this up when I need a fast meal for dinner.

You need about a pound of chicken breast.  These come from Fresh Market.  On Tuesdays here they have it on sale so I stock up my freezer.

Cut the chicken into small pieces and brown with a little olive oil.

While the chicken is cooking, mix up the sauce.  1/4 cup soy sauce.  I always use the low salt.

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup rice vinegar

Some minced garlic.  Add more or less depending on your family's taste.

Red pepper flakes.  Again add as many or as little or not as all.  I added more this time and I think I like it better.  Just a little heat.

Whisk this all together and set aside.  You don't have to be exact with these measurements.

Slice an onion and pepper.

Add to the pot with the chicken.  You can take the chicken out at this point and just saute the peppers and onions.

Whisk the sauce again and add to the pot. Add the drained pineapple too.  Let this cook for a few minutes to flavor the chicken.

Now I wanted to thicken my sauce some so I poured some up in a bowl.

And added about a Tablespoon of cornstarch.  Stir until all the lumps are gone. 

Most are gone. 

Add back into the pot and let it cook for a little bit longer to thicken.  While you would cooking the chicken you can cook your rice.  I like wild rice with this but you could use any kind you might like. 

It is a quick and easy meal and this really good too.

Tropical Pineapple Chicken and Rice Delight

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces

olive oil

small onion sliced

bell pepper sliced

1 can gold pineapple chunks, drained

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 clove garlic minced

red pepper flakes

Serve with rice.