Description
A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Favorite, combining tender chicken breast, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- â…“ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, crushed red pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive or sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté the chicken breast until beautifully browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, prepare the sauce in the same pan. Add freshly minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, and rice vinegar. Stir to combine.
- To thicken the sauce, whisk the cornstarch and water mixture until smooth, then add it to the sauce in the pan. Cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan, adding in the pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper. Combine everything, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften slightly.
- Gently fold in the cooked rice until everything is well-coated with the sauce. Serve the dish warm, garnished with chopped green onions and optional toppings like sesame seeds or crushed red pepper.
Notes
Consider marinating the chicken in the sauce beforehand for enhanced flavor. Adjust the sweetness and savoriness by varying honey and soy sauce amounts.
