- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for crispier chicken, optional)
For the Rice & Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sesame oil for extra flavor)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or water)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ cup chopped cashews or peanuts (optional, for crunch)