Tropical Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 -4 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
1 1/2 tsp salt, divided
3/4 tsp pepper, divided
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 oz) can chicken broth
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 cups rice, uncooked
1/4 tsp dry crushed red pepper
4 green onions, chopped
1 (3 1/2 oz) jar macadamia nuts, toasted and chopped

Directions:

Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper.
Brown chicken in hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 8-10 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in skillet.
Add butter to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom. Add onion and saute about 4 minutes; add rice and saute 4 minutes; add garlic and saute 1 minute more. Stir in chicken broth, coconut milk, and pineapple juice. Return chicken to skillet and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or till rice is tender.
Uncover, fluff rice with a fork, and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle evenly with green onions and nuts. Garnish with fresh pineapple, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	981.28 Kcal (4108 kJ)
Calories from fat	468.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.09g	80%
Cholesterol	260.18mg	87%
Sodium	801.71mg	33%
Potassium	803.33mg	17%
Total Carbs	67.36g	22%
Sugars	14.28g	57%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	56.65g	113%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Iron	6.1mg	34%
Calcium	64.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	233.97 Kcal (980 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.42g	80%
Cholesterol	62.04mg	87%
Sodium	191.15mg	33%
Potassium	191.54mg	17%
Total Carbs	16.06g	22%
Sugars	3.4g	57%
Dietary Fiber	0.47g	8%
Protein	13.51g	113%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	40%
Iron	1.5mg	34%
Calcium	15.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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