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Instant Pot Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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A delightful one-pot meal that combines sweet pineapple and savory chicken, cooked quickly in the Instant Pot for a comforting dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the chicken: In the Instant Pot, set it to sauté mode and heat the sesame oil. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
  2. Aromatize the mixture: Add the garlic and ginger to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Combine the ingredients: Add the jasmine rice, pineapple chunks, chicken broth, soy sauce, and brown sugar to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Pressure cook: Close the lid securely and set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
  5. Release the pressure: Allow for a natural release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick-release any remaining pressure.
  6. Fluff and garnish: Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the pineapple chicken garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

Feel free to use brown rice or substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Add vegetables like bell peppers for extra nutrition.

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