Description
A delightful dish combining the sweetness of pineapple with tender chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for family meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Crushed red pepper (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for about 1 minute.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl and pour into the sauce while stirring. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, and diced bell pepper to the pan. Toss to coat and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked rice and stir until well combined and heated through for about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best results. Adjust sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg