Mind Over Matter

Since it’s summer I decided to make some pineapple chicken and rice. It’s so tasty, just the right kinda recipe for a summer dinner when you don’t want to order take out. It’s better!!! Quick note: I have prepared white rice separately so it will be shown towards the bottom of my recipe. Be sure to cook some rice!

Ingredients: Chicken thighs, scallions, garlic, ginger paste, red bell pepper, onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken broth, pineapple (fresh or canned), pineapple juice and corn starch.

Step one: Prep the veggies; onions, red bell pepper, scallions and garlic. Set aside for now.

Step two: Rinse the chicken thighs and then cut them into bite sized pieces. I didn’t use boneless thighs but you totally can go for that option. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side.

Step three: Once cooked, transfer to a plate and season with salt & pepper.

Step four: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, pineapple juice and brown sugar.

Step five: Now add the onions and red bell pepper for the skillet on medium heat. Sauté for 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.

Step six: Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step seven: Add the pineapple chunks and cook for 1 minute and be gentle with your stirring.

Step eight: Make the cornstarch slurry. Combine 1 tbsp cornstarch with a little cold water and mix.

Step nine: Place the chicken thigh pieces back into the skillet. Add the sauce you made in the small bowl into the skillet and then also add the cornstarch slurry. Bring it up to a boil for 1 to 2 minutes so the sauce can thicken.

Step ten: Transfer the cooked rice and pineapple chicken into a large pot to mix everything. Omg look how juicyyyy… mm.. mm..

Lastly serve the dish into small bowls and garnish with the chopped scallions. Enjoy!!

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 20 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken thighs
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cup or can pineapple
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 4-5 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• 2 scallions – chopped
• Olive oil
• Salt & pepper