Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice (rinsed until water runs clear)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- Optional vegetables: snap peas, carrots, or broccoli
- Fresh cilantro or mint (for garnish)
- Lime juice (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting chicken into pieces, chopping bell peppers, and rinsing the rice.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chicken for 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and any optional vegetables; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Add rinsed rice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, pineapple chunks, and enough water or broth as per rice package instructions.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and mix in optional spices if desired. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg