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15 min
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Step 1
Measure reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to make 2 cups of liquid.
Step 2
Prepare rice according to package directions using the pineapple juice and water mixture.
Step 3
Season the chicken with salt, then coat with flour.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Step 5
Add pineapple chunks, bell pepper and snap peas. Sauté for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are slightly softened.
Step 6
Add sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, orange zest, orange juice and crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to the pan. Stir and cook for 3 minutes or until the sauce begins to boil.
Step 7
Serve over brown rice topped with cashews and green onions, if using.
Minute Rice® understands that life gets busy and you may not always have all the time in the world that you need to cook. No worries, we have got you covered with the quality and convenience you deserve.
This Pineapple Orange Chicken recipe makes a complete meal for up to 4 people and requires less time in the kitchen than you might expect. It also makes the most out of every ingredient — including the drained pineapple juice from the can.
We say this recipe is a whole meal made in minutes — it consists of all the elements of a fully-balanced meal, including vegetables, a lean source of protein and Minute Rice® Instant White Rice. We guarantee it doesn’t skimp on flavour, either.
Cooking your rice in a mixture of pineapple juice and water imparts each grain with a delicious sweet and savoury flavour. Not a fan of pineapple? Feel free to use any other fruit of your choice, like papaya or mango, for a similarly sweet sauce. For extra convenience, use canned or frozen fruit. Citrus fruits such as orange or grapefruit will also do the job.
Turn this dish into the perfect meal on the go. Sauté the chicken breasts with the sauces, fruit and vegetable chunks in advance and store them in an airtight container. Then, pack them in your lunch box with one of our microwavable Ready To Serve White Rice cups, and you’re all set! Heat the rice for 60 seconds, serve the chicken on top and enjoy an easy dish full of flavour.
If you need other chicken recipe options, Minute Rice® has several options.
Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice that even the pickiest eater will love, or our Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken.
This half sweet, half sour recipe is sure to satisfy all your cravings in one bite. Enjoy for dinner tonight!
