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Spicy Pineapple Chicken

A little sweet and a little spicy — this dish has it all. Learn More: unclebens.ca.

SERVINGS: 6-8

INGREDIENTS
1 lb boneless chicken breast

1 pineapple, halved and chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and sliced

1⁄2 red bell pepper chopped

1⁄2 fresh jalapeño, sliced

1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1⁄3 cup pineapple juice

1 tablespoon light soy sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon cornstarch

2 packets of Uncle Ben's Jasmine Coconut rice

1 scallion, chopped

PREPARATION

1. In a wok or skillet heat oil over medium high heat, sauté chicken until lightly browned.

2. Add carrots and peppers and continue to sauté until vegetables have begun to soften (about 2 minutes).

3. Push chicken and vegetables to the sides or the pan and add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and ginger to the well in the center, allow to come to a simmer and add cornstarch, carefully stir to incorporate cornstarch, allow sauce to thicken slightly (about 1 minute.)

4. Combine chicken and vegetables with the sauce, and add pineapple and jalapeño, continue to sauté, until all ingredients are well coated and vegetables are cooked (about 2 minutes). Add rice packets to chicken and vegetable mix, stir and allow rice to heat through.

5. Garnish with scallions

6. Serve immediately

7. Enjoy!