Description
Pineapple Chicken And Rice is a vibrant one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and juicy pineapple in a flavorful sauce. This delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Chop the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, dice the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic. If using fresh pineapple, cut it into chunks.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken pieces. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and bell peppers. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become softened and fragrant. Then, stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Pour this mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables nicely.
- Finally, serve the pineapple chicken mixture over a bed of cooked rice. Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken thighs can be swapped for chicken breast for a leaner option. Use brown rice instead of white for a healthier, nutty flavor. For spice lovers, add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for a kick.