Description
This Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe is a delightful fusion of tropical flavors that will transform any meal into an exotic experience. Featuring tender chicken bites enveloped in a zesty lemon ginger glaze, this dish is complemented by creamy coconut rice and a vibrant mango-pineapple salsa. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy elements creates a symphony of taste that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Simple enough for a weeknight yet impressive for guests, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- Spicy mayo (made with mayonnaise and sriracha)
Instructions
- Prepare coconut rice by rinsing jasmine or basmati rice until water runs clear. Combine with coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing.
- Make the glaze by whisking together grated ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce in a bowl.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to skillet in a single layer. Cook until golden brown on both sides (about 8–10 minutes total). Pour the glaze over the chicken and stir to coat.
- For the salsa, mix diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- To serve, place coconut rice in bowls topped with chicken and salsa. Drizzle with spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg