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 canola or peanut 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 tablespoon oil in a large skillet. Add cubed chicken, stir fry 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is done. Remove from skillet.
- Heat remaining oil. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add bell pepper, onion, and broccoli; cook 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple; cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and stir in juice from 1/2 lime, fish sauce, chili sauce, and cilantro. Cook 1 more minute.
- Serve over brown rice with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with 8 ounces non-fat milk.
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