Description
Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant dish that marries sweet, juicy pineapple with tender chicken, creating a delightful fusion of flavors reminiscent of tropical getaways. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this quick weeknight meal, perfect for busy evenings or casual family dinners. The dish is versatile enough to serve at special occasions while remaining nutritious and appealing to even the pickiest eaters. Enjoy succulent chicken coated in a luscious sauce over fluffy rice, garnished with fresh ingredients for an extra pop!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup flour (for coating)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and thicken with cornstarch mixture for about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; coat well with sauce and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice; garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg