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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, this Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish is effortlessly easy to prepare, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch for thickening
Vegetables and Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice or brown rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1 cup snap peas or green beans
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. While the chicken is marinating, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Cook Chicken and Vegetables
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add bell pepper and snap peas to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
Combine and Serve
  1. Serve the chicken and vegetable mixture over the cooked rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  2. Enjoy your sweet and savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the marinade.

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