Description
Whipping up pineapple chicken peppers brings tropical flavors right to your dinner table with zesty sweetness and tender meat. Juicy chicken pieces dance with caramelized pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers, creating a quick meal that delights your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 bell peppers
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Garnish/Toppings:
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and position a rack in the center. Select 4 bell peppers and prepare them by cutting off the tops and removing seeds.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil inside the peppers, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them in a baking dish.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 pound chicken breast until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 1 diced small onion for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ½ cup shredded carrots to the skillet and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and mix in 1 cup cooked rice, 1 cup pineapple chunks, and ½ cup teriyaki sauce. Stir until everything is heated through.
- Carefully spoon the chicken-rice mixture into the prepared bell peppers, pressing gently to fill completely.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is steaming hot.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds before serving immediately.
Notes
- Pepper Selection: Choose bell peppers with sturdy, upright sides to hold the filling perfectly without tipping over.
- Rice Tip: Day-old cold rice works best for this recipe, as it holds together more effectively and prevents a mushy texture.
- Sauce Variation: Swap teriyaki for soy sauce or hoisin if you prefer a different flavor profile or have dietary restrictions.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace chicken with tofu or black beans for a protein-packed alternative that maintains the dish’s delicious essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg