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Teriyaki Chicken and Rice in a Pineapple Bowl

By Chris Kindred March 26, 2017

Hubby is always looking to make dinner fun and exciting.  Here is a fun recipe to try with the kiddos, they are sure to love it!



Ingredients
  • 1 ripe pineapple
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed into 1 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup refined honey
  • ¾ cup soy sauce (use gluten free soy sauce to make gluten free)
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 2 cups white rice, cooked
  • Double for a family of 4!
Instructions
  1. First cut the pineapple in half long ways. Use a knife and run it around the edge leaving enough of a perimeter for a bowl.
  2. Cut the pineapple insides into three pieces across it, then in half.
  3. Scoop out the 6 chunks and use a spoon to smooth out the bowl. Cut the pinapple chunks and save for later.
  4. Cube the chicken into 1 inch bite size pieces.
  5. Cook the white rice.
  6. Heat olive oil and toss in chicken. Let them brown slightly.
  7. Add in honey, soy, brown sugar, and corstarch.
  8. Stir and bring to a slight boil, once boiling turn to medium low heat.
  9. Let chicken simmer for 10-15 minutes until it has thickened.
  10. Toss in the sesame seeds and combine.
  11. Place one scoop of white rice in the bowl and top with chicken.
  12. Enjoy!