Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken and juicy pineapple, perfect for weeknight meals or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs for juiciness)
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 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
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces and gather all ingredients.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch mixed with water, and whisk together.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet, sauté until cooked through and golden, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and bring to a simmer, allowing it to thicken.
- Stir in the cooked rice and pineapple chunks, mixing until well combined.
- Add diced red bell pepper and cook for an additional few minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different proteins or vegetables for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg