Description
A delightful balance of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, served over fluffy rice, creating a vibrant and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapples, diced
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat until gently shimmering.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until fragrant and translucent—about 2-3 minutes.
- Add diced chicken to the pan; cook, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in the diced pineapple and chopped peanuts, warming them for about 2 minutes.
- Stir the cooked rice into the skillet, then add the soy sauce and combine evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat, top with fresh green onions, and serve.
Notes
Make the rice a day in advance to save time. You can also customize by adding bell peppers or broccoli for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Rice, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, One-Pan Meal