Description
A delightful blend of sweet pineapple and savory chicken baked to perfection and served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb Chicken Breast, diced
2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Low sodium Soy Sauce
1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
1 tsp Cornstarch
1 tbsp Water
1.5 cups Cooked Rice
1 cup Pineapple Chunks
1/2 Diced Red Bell Pepper
1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, garlic, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water).
- Place chicken pieces, pineapple chunks, and bell peppers in a baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Substitute chicken thighs for breast if preferred.
- Use fresh pineapple for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg