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Airfryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken, pineapple, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts Skinless and boneless preferred.
  • 1 cup rice You can use jasmine, basmati, or brown rice.
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Can be fresh or canned (drained).
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced Any color bell pepper works.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Low sodium option can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Marinate the chicken breasts in this mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions. Stir in the diced bell pepper and pineapple chunks during the last few minutes of cooking.
  3. Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken over the pineapple rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. Thaw overnight before reheating. Adjust the pineapple based on sweetness preference and add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
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