Description
Tantalizing Hawaiian-inspired pineapple chicken and rice delivers tropical flavors straight to dinner tables. Juicy marinated chicken nestled with sweet pineapple chunks creates a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure culinary excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 bell pepper, diced
Seasonings and Base:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked rice
Instructions
- Sear chicken cubes in sesame oil over medium-high heat until golden and crispy, approximately 5-6 minutes. Enhance with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for robust flavor.
- Introduce diced pineapple and sliced bell peppers into the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until vegetables soften and develop slight caramelization.
- Drizzle soy sauce and honey into the skillet, stirring to coat chicken and vegetables evenly. Allow mixture to simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly heated and flavors meld together.
- Transfer hot, fragrant chicken mixture over fluffy steamed rice, creating a vibrant and colorful main dish. Ensure each serving receives an equal distribution of chicken, pineapple, and peppers.
- Optionally garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal before serving immediately.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra juiciness and richer flavor compared to chicken breasts.
- Choose fresh pineapple over canned for a brighter, more vibrant taste and natural sweetness that elevates the entire dish.
- Toast rice in the pan before adding water to enhance its nutty undertones and prevent soggy texture, creating a more complex flavor profile.
- Customize the heat by adding red pepper flakes or sriracha for those who enjoy a spicy kick without overwhelming the tropical notes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg