Description
A Sweet and Savory Delight That’s Effortlessly Easy, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients first to streamline the process. Chop your bell pepper and green onions, and set them aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat your oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Garlic: After the chicken is cooked, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch mixed with water, and a tablespoon of additional water. Stir until thoroughly combined.
- Combine with Chicken: Pour this sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Stir to coat the chicken evenly, and let the sauce thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Rice and Veggies: Fold in the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, and diced red bell pepper. Stir carefully to combine everything and coat each bit with that delicious sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. For an added zing, you can toss a few crushed red pepper flakes on top for extra spice!
Notes
Make sure your chicken is at room temperature before cooking for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg