Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe. Juicy chicken is sautéed to perfection and enveloped in a sweet and tangy pineapple teriyaki sauce, creating a dish that’s as impressive as it is easy to prepare. The vibrant presentation of serving the meal in hollowed-out pineapple boats adds a tropical flair, making it perfect for casual dinners or special occasions alike. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this nourishing, protein-packed meal that your family will love. The versatility of this recipe allows you to customize it with turkey or beef, ensuring everyone gets their favorite flavor profile. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the explosion of taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil (vegetable oil, coconut oil, olive oil etc.)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (from the pineapple boats)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple by cutting it in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh to create boats.
- Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté until browned (5–7 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger powder, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and reserved pineapple chunks.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and let simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve by spooning cooked rice into the pineapple boats and topping with the teriyaki chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg