July 17, 2026

Pineapple Orange Chicken & Rice

Name: Pineapple Orange Chicken & Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb. (750 g) bone-in chicken thighs (with skin); 1/2 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder; Salt; Pepper; 2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth; 1 cup (250 mL) Uncle Ben's Long Grain Perfection® Rice; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced sweet red peppers; 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced sweet green peppers; 1 can (10 oz./284 mL) mandarin oranges, drained; 1 cup (250 mL) VH® Pineapple Cooking Sauce; 1/3 cup (75 mL) slivered almonds, toasted

15

Prep Time Minutes
40
Total Time Minutes
12
Number of Ingredients
4
Servings

Tags:

Chicken,
Rice/Grain,
Under 45 min,
Main Dish,
VH,
Summer,
Spring,
Fall,
Winter,
Stove Top,
Asian

Ingredients

1 tbsp. (15 mL) vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb. (750 g) bone-in chicken thighs (with skin)
1/2 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder
Salt
Pepper
2 cups (500 mL) chicken broth
1 cup (250 mL) Uncle Ben's Long Grain Perfection® Rice
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced sweet red peppers
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced sweet green peppers
1 can (10 oz./284 mL) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup (250 mL) VH® Pineapple Cooking Sauce
1/3 cup (75 mL) slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

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Step one

Heat oil in large skillet with lid or electric frypan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides. Remove from pan and discard skin if desired.
Step two

Stir in chicken broth, Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Perfection® rice and peppers. Bring to a boil. Place chicken thighs on top of rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes until rice is tender.
Step three

Stir in oranges and sauce. Heat through. Top with almonds before serving.