Description
A delightful dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 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
- In a large skillet, heat the olive or sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces) to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixed with water. Pour this mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors blend and the sauce thicken.
- Stir in the cooked rice until everything is well combined. Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper if desired.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness. Feel free to customize ingredients to suit dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg