Air fryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a flavorful and convenient dish that combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and perfectly cooked rice. Using the air fryer simplifies the cooking process and ensures a delicious meal with minimal effort. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated or ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
For the Rice:
- 1 cup jasmine rice (or your preferred variety)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish)