Ingredients
🍗 For the Chicken:
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
🍍 For the Pineapple Rice:
2 cups cooked rice (jasmine or basmati works best)
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions (chopped)
1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
🥄 Instructions
✅ 1. Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper.
Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes in the fridge.
✅ 2. Cook the Chicken
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
✅ 3. Prepare the Pineapple Rice
Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add cooked rice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple chunks.
Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until well combined and heated through.
✅ 4. Combine and Serve
Toss the cooked chicken into the pineapple rice mixture.
Garnish with chopped green onions.
Serve hot and enjoy the tropical flavors! 🌴🍍😋
👉 Pro Tip: Add a sprinkle of sesame seeds or crushed red pepper for an extra kick! 🌶️🔥
Nutrition breakdown for a serving of Airfryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice (based on about 4 servings):
🍍 Per Serving:
Calories: ~420 kcal
Protein: ~28g
Carbohydrates: ~55g
Sugars: ~12g
Fat: ~7g
Saturated Fat: ~1g
Fiber: ~2g
Sodium: ~800mg
