Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory seasonings, cooked together with rice for a delightful and filling meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- Cooked rice packets
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
- 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken breast pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside on a plate once done.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar. Stir well, bringing to a simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes until it becomes glossy. Return the sautéed chicken back to the pan, then add pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until it is warmed through and everything is well combined. This should take about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve hot, and enjoy the tropical burst of flavors!
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Low sodium soy sauce is recommended for a healthier option.
- Fresh pineapple chunks work best, but canned chunks are convenient.
- Customize your toppings based on taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg