Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple, all cooked in one pan in under 30 minutes. This quick tropical delight is perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering, providing a delicious balance of savory and sweet flavors that appeal to the whole family. With its easy preparation and minimal cleanup, this recipe ensures you spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your meal. Customizable with your choice of vegetables and proteins, Pineapple Chicken and Rice is sure to become a go-to favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken, chopping the bell pepper, and slicing the green onions.
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch dissolved in water.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken, then stir in cooked rice, pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and green onions until well combined and heated through.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like sesame seeds or crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg