Description
A quick and flavorful dish that combines juicy pineapple chicken with a refreshing coconut rice, topped with a vibrant salsa and creamy avocado. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pineapple Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
For the Coconut Rice:
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a glass jar, whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, shallots, garlic, ginger, and a pinch of chili flakes. Pour 1/3 of the sauce over the chicken and let it sit for 15 minutes to overnight in the fridge.
- Prepare the Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium, pour in the remaining soy sauce mix, and cook until the sauce glazes and caramelizes the chicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve: Serve the chicken over coconut rice, top with salsa, diced avocado, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by adding more or less red pepper flakes or jalapeño.
- For a sweeter salsa, add a tablespoon of honey to the salsa mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Coconut Rice, Salsa, Avocado, Quick Dinner
