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Airfryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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A quick and easy meal that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken, made healthier and crispier using an air fryer.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • 1 cup rice Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks Canned or fresh.
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 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.
  3. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions.
Cooking
  1. Place the marinated chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
  2. Air fry the chicken for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
  3. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the pineapple chunks and bell pepper to the air fryer.
Serving
  1. Once cooked, serve the chicken and pineapple mixture over the rice, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate longer. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu. Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas.
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