Pineapple Orange Chicken

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1/2-inch pieces
2 Tbsps all purpose flour
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup sugar snap peas
2/3 cup sweet and sour sauce
1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
1 large orange, zested and juiced
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup toasted cashew nuts, coarsely chopped
sliced green onions, optional

Directions

1. Measure reserved pineapple juice and add enough water to make 1-3/4 cups liquid.
2. Prepare rice according to package directions using juice-water mixture.
3. Coat chicken pieces with flour.
4. Heat oil in the Ninja on StoveTop High, large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and cook chicken until edges are golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add pineapple, bell pepper and snap peas. Cook until slightly softened, about 3 minutes.
6. Add sweet and sour sauce, soy sauce, orange juice and red chilies, if desired to pan. Stir and cook an additional 3 minutes or until sauce begins to boil.
7. Stir in orange zest. Serve over rice topped with cashews and green onions, if desired.

I Hope you enjoyed this Pineapple Orange Chicken Recipe!

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