Description
A delightful balance of sweet pineapple, savory chicken, and aromatic rice, this viral dish is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup of jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup of fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 cup of snap peas or broccoli florets
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup of low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for heat, cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the rice. Rinse 1 cup of jasmine or basmati rice under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
- While the rice is cooking, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for about 5 to 7 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then toss in the sliced bell pepper and snap peas or broccoli, stir-frying for an additional 4 to 5 minutes.
- Reintroduce the chicken to the skillet and pour in the soy sauce and honey. Stir well and add the fresh pineapple chunks, cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it with the pineapple chicken mixture. Garnish with green onions and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
Consider using pre-cooked chicken or instant rice to save time. For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for tofu and honey for maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg