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Hawaiian Chicken with Pineapple, Green onions and Sticky Rice

Juicy Hawaiian chicken with tangy soy-pineapple sauce, carrots and green onions served over sticky rice.
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25-30 min
This dish is Gluten-Free
Calories: 543 Fat: 4g Carbs: 80g Protein: 45g

ABOUT THE DISH

You know how we love a quick and delicious rice bowl. To make this one extra tasty, we used crushed pineapple, tamari and ketchup to make a sweet Hawaiian barbeque sauce, giving this dish the perfect balance of sweet, salty and tangy!

Ingredients
Pineapple
Ketchup
Brown Sugar
Tamari
Green Onions
Carrot
Sushi rice
Sesame seeds
Chicken breast

Cooking terms for this recipe

Bias slice Cutting or slicing on a diagonal angle
Simmer To stew gently below or just at boiling point.
Sear To cook the surface of meat very quickly with intense heat.

What you need

Small pot with lid

Large sauté pan

Box grater

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1: COOK THE RICE

Read through entire recipe before getting started. Combine rice with 1½ cups water in a small pot with lid over medium heat. Bring to boil; reduce to simmer. Cook 20-25 min until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered. Fluff rice with a fork before serving. While rice is cooking move on to mise en place (Step #2).

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Step 2: MISE EN PLACE

Wash and dry all produce. Peel carrot, then shred with a grater. Remove root from green onions and discard; bias slice into ½” pieces. Remove chicken from package; rinse and pat dry.

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Step 3: SEAR THE CHICKEN

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in large sauté pan. Add chicken and sear until lightly golden and cooked through about 5-7 min. Remove from pan and set aside. USDA recommends cooking poultry to an internal temperature of 165ºF.

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Step 4: MAKE THE SAUCE

Using the large sauté pan again, whisk together ketchup, pineapple, brown sugar, and tamari over medium heat. Simmer 2-4 min until beginning to thicken.

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Step 5: FINISH THE CHICKEN

Return chicken to pan; cook 2-3 min stirring constantly. Remove from heat; add green onions and give one final stir to slightly wilt onions.

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Step 6: PLATE YOUR DISH

Divide sticky rice between two bowls. Add chicken and plenty of sauce. Top with carrots and sesame seeds. Enjoy!