Thai Pineapple Chicken with Brown Rice

This vibrant stir-fry pairs lean protein and fiber-rich brown rice with fresh pineapple and broccoli for a nutrient-packed, sweet-and-savory meal.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 4 cups cooked brown rice · 1028 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil, divided · 182 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes · 516 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves garlic, minced · 9 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks · 40 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium onion, cut into chunks · 47 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cups cut broccoli florets and stems · 71 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks · 177 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 fresh lime, divided · 16 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce · 4 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce · 41 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro · 1 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

   

2. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then toss in the bell pepper, onion, and broccoli, cooking for 5 minutes.

   

3. Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until they are warm and slightly caramelized.

   

4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the juice of half a lime, fish sauce, chili sauce, and chopped cilantro, cooking for 1 final minute to combine all the flavors.

   

5. Serve the hot chicken and pineapple stir-fry over warm cooked brown rice, garnished with the remaining lime cut into wedges.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.