Description
Authentic Hawaiian pineapple chicken and rice brings tropical flavors to dinner tables. Juicy chicken marinated in tangy pineapple sauce nestles perfectly over fluffy rice, delivering a satisfying meal you will crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups (480 ml) jasmine rice
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Rinse jasmine rice under running water until liquid becomes transparent, then cook using preferred method to achieve fluffy, separated grains.
- Chicken Seasoning: Generously season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Searing Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, carefully sear chicken to develop a golden-brown crust while guaranteeing thorough internal cooking. Remove and set aside.
- Vegetable Sauté: Utilize the same skillet to sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until translucent, capturing existing flavor remnants and creating an aromatic base.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and grated ginger in a mixing bowl, forming a complex and harmonious flavor profile.
- Flavor Fusion: Pour sauce over sautéed vegetables, reintroduce chicken, and incorporate pineapple chunks. Gently stir to ensure even coating and thorough heating.
- Plating and Garnish: Serve the pineapple chicken atop fluffy jasmine rice, garnishing with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a sophisticated finishing touch.
Notes
- Rinse Rice Thoroughly: Remove excess starch to prevent sticky, clumpy rice by washing under running water until liquid turns clear.
- Season Chicken Carefully: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure perfect golden-brown crust and maximum flavor absorption.
- Control Skillet Heat: Maintain medium-high temperature for ideal searing without burning chicken or vegetables.
- Balance Sauce Ingredients: Whisk sauce components carefully to create a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that complement the chicken and pineapple.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg