Vegetarian Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this irresistible Vegetarian Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken! Combining the smoky-sweet flavors of barbecue sauce with juicy pineapple chunks, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy, savory, and tropical notes. Tender plant-based chicken strips take center stage, marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger, then cooked to perfection with sautéed bell peppers and onions. A sprinkling of sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds the perfect finishing touch to this vibrant dish. Serve it over fluffy rice for a hearty and satisfying meal that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just craving a meatless Hawaiian-inspired meal, this barbecue recipe is guaranteed to delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium Yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped
- 4 cups Cooked rice
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Mix well.
Add the plant-based chicken strips to the bowl and toss to coat thoroughly. Set aside to marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it begins to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add the marinated plant-based chicken strips along with the sauce to the skillet.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the plant-based chicken is heated through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
Add in the pineapple chunks and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes.
Toss in the sesame seeds and mix well.
Serve the vegetarian Hawaiian barbecue chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2738 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 72.8 g | 93% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5979 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 402.5 g | 146% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 117.2 g | ||
| Protein | 132.0 g | 264% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 514 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 23.9 mg | 133% | |
| Potassium | 2718 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
