Description
A delightful and tropical twist on a classic chicken and rice dish. This recipe features tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory bell peppers in a flavorful Asian-inspired sauce, served over fragrant jasmine or basmati rice.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drained if canned)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
For the Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender and the pineapple is lightly caramelized.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, and sesame oil. Pour into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce. Simmer for another 2 minutes. Serve over a bed of warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- This dish also works great with shrimp or tofu as a protein swap.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (with rice)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
