Easy Pineapple Chicken & Rice Feast!
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Easy Pineapple Chicken & Rice Feast! This dish expertly marries tender chicken with sweet, juicy pineapple and a savory glaze that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare—ready in just 50 minutes! The colorful presentation and tropical essence make it a crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults alike. Serve it over fluffy rice, topped with fresh herbs and crunchy cashews for an irresistible meal that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh pineapple, diced (reserving 0.5 cup for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup white rice
- 0.5 cup coconut milk (optional, for cooking rice)
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 2 lime wedges
- 0.25 cup cashews (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken; marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice pineapple and slice bell pepper and onion.
- Cook Rice: Prepare rice according to package instructions; consider using coconut milk for extra flavor.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk remaining soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet; sear marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add bell pepper and onion; cook until softened. Return chicken to skillet; pour in the glaze and cook until thickened.
- Serve: Plate rice topped with chicken mixture; garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and reserved pineapple.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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