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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A quick and delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt
The Sauce
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks with 1/4 cup juice reserved
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 bell pepper (red or yellow) cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
The Rice
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tsp Salt
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  3. In the same skillet, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
    1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  4. Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
    1 bell pepper (red or yellow)
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and green onions. Stir to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through.
    1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  6. Serve the Pineapple Chicken and Rice over cooked rice. Enjoy!
    2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)