Description
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice is a delightful dish that brings together sweet and savory flavors in a quick and easy meal. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe features tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and juicy pineapple served over fluffy rice. In just 40 minutes, you can create a nutritious and satisfying dinner that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced bell pepper and broccoli; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Incorporate pineapple chunks into the skillet and stir gently.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce and honey (or brown sugar) then pour over the chicken mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
- Add the cooked rice; stir well to combine all ingredients and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving with chopped green onions and sesame seeds as garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg