Airfryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice🍍🍗🍚

🌟 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

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, hoisin sauce, salt, and pepper.
  2. Let it marinate for 15–30 minutes in the fridge.

✅ 2. Cook the Chicken

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the marinated chicken in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, shaking halfway through, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

✅ 3. Prepare the Pineapple Rice

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple chunks.
  4. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until well combined and heated through.

✅ 4. Combine and Serve

  1. Toss the cooked chicken into the pineapple rice mixture.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions.
  3. 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