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Cooking at Home - Thai Pineapple and Chicken
Makes: 4 Servings
Preparation Time: 45 minutes
A deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring chicken, fresh pineapple, and red bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked brown rice (regular or instant)
- 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1" cubes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
- 2 cups cut broccoli florets and stems
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 fresh lime, divided
- 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add cubed chicken, stir fry 4-5 minutes until chicken is done. Remove from skillet.
- Heat remaining oil. Add garlic and cook one minute.
- Add bell pepper, onion and broccoli; cook 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple; cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and stir in juice from ½ lime, fish sauce, chili sauce and cilantro. Cook 1 more minute.
- Serve over brown rice with lime wedges.
Source: Produce for Better Health Foundation
Nutrition Information
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories |
511 |
Total Fat |
12 g |
Saturated Fat |
2 g |
Cholesterol |
70 mg |
Sodium |
511 mg |
Carbohydrates |
69 g |
Dietary Fiber |
9 g |
Total Sugars |
14 g |
Added Sugars included |
0 g |
Protein |
34 g |
Vitamin D |
0 mcg |
Calcium |
N/A |
Iron |
N/A |
Potassium |
N/A |