Thai Pineapple Chicken

A deliciously sweet and savory dish featuring chicken, fresh pineapple, and bell peppers. 
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Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, cut into chunks
  • 2 cups cut broccoli and stems
  • 2 cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks
  • 1 fresh lime, divided
  • 1 Tablespoon Thai fish sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons Thai chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet. Add cubed chicken, stir fry for 4-5 minutes until chicken is done. Remove from skillet.
  2. Heat remaining oil. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add bell pepper, onion, and broccoli; cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add pineapple; cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet and stir in juice from 1/2 lime, fish sauce, chili sauce, and cilantro. Cook for 1 more minute.
  6. Serve over brown rice with lime wedges.
Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
 
NutrientsAmount
Calories256
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sodium256 mg
Total Carbohydrate34.5 g
Dietary Fiber4.5 g
Total Sugars7 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein17 g
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