Sesame Ginger Chicken and Pineapple Bowls with Green Beans

These sesame ginger chicken and pineapple bowls are a quick and delicious dinner option that comes together in under 20 minutes. Succulent chicken and caramelized pineapple are tossed with a savory sesame ginger crunch, then served over fluffy jasmine rice. Charred green beans add a healthy dose of veggies and the bowls are finished with spicy mayo, crushed cashews and fresh scallions for the perfect balance of sweet, savory and spicy.

This recipe is designed to be low-lift, using prepped ingredients and simple techniques to fast-track you to a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want something flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

1 unit Microwavable RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Sesame Ginger CrunchView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Spicy MayoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 ounce CashewsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce PineappleView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and set broiler to high. Line a baking sheet with foil. Wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if necessary. Toss green beans on prepared sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt and pepper. Broil on middle rack until tender and starting to blister and brown in spots, 6-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
2. While green beans broil, open package of chicken and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Add pineapple and its juice. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has cooked off, 15-30 seconds. Turn off heat; add sesame ginger crunch and stir to combine.
3. While chicken cooks, massage rice package to separate grains; partially open package. Microwave until heated through, about 90 seconds. Microwave times may vary. Be careful when handling hot pouch.
4. Trim and thinly slice scallions. Crush cashews in their bag. Divide rice between shallow bowls. Top with stir-fried chicken and pineapple and broiled green beans. Drizzle with spicy mayo and top with scallions and cashews. Serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular rice instead of microwavable rice?

Yes, you can substitute with 1 cup of cooked jasmine rice. Prepare according to package directions before starting the recipe.

What can I use instead of sesame ginger crunch?

You can make a quick substitute by combining 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon ground ginger and a pinch of salt. Add it at the same step.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

The recipe contains soy and wheat allergens from the sesame ginger crunch and spicy mayo. To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check that your spicy mayo is gluten-free.