Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Rice
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Chicken Thighs with Pineapple Rice

Caramelized chicken thighs served over rice cooked with pineapple juice and chunks. Sweet and savory.

465kcalCalories
34gProtein
44gCarbs
16gFat
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
~$3.97 per serving

Ingredients

Chicken thighs (boneless)2 (6 oz each)
$2.50
White rice1/2 cup dry (100g)
$0.30
Pineapple juice1/2 cup
$0.40
Water1/2 cup
$0.00
Fresh pineapple1/4 cup, cubed
$0.40
Olive oil1 tbsp
$0.20
Soy sauce (low sodium)1 tbsp
$0.15
Salt and pepperto taste
$0.02
Estimated total$3.97

Chicken thighs ~$2.99/lb. Pineapple ~$2.50 each. Soy sauce ~$2.49/bottle.

Instructions

1

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix soy sauce with 1 tbsp pineapple juice for a glaze.

2

Cook rice: combine rice, remaining pineapple juice, water, and salt. Boil, cover, simmer 18 minutes.

3

Fold pineapple chunks into cooked rice.

4

Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken thighs 6-8 minutes per side until golden and 165F internal.

5

Brush chicken with soy glaze in the last 2 minutes.

6

Serve chicken over pineapple rice.

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