Pineapple Chicken and Rice😋😎😍

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (for garnish)
• Cooking oil

Instructions:

1. Cook the rice according to package instructions. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat some cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed. Sauté the diced onion and red bell pepper until they are softened.
4. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pineapple chunks and stir to combine.
6. In a small bowl, mix together the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour this sauce over the chicken mixture in the skillet.
7. Stir everything together and let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and vegetables.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the pineapple chicken over the cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.