Description
Enjoy a delicious and flavorful meal with this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe. Tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory sauce come together in a delightful stir-fry that’s perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir-Fry: Add garlic, bell pepper, and pineapple to the skillet. Sauté until slightly tender. Pour in the sauce, simmer, then add rice and green onions. Toss to combine.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use leftover or pre-cooked rice for convenience.
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha.
- Chicken thighs can be used for juicier meat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
