Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, making it an ideal choice for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort. This one-pan meal features tender chicken pieces sautéed to perfection and coated in a luscious sauce made from fresh pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. The dish is complemented by fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables, creating a colorful and satisfying plate that everyone will love. Best of all, it’s easy to customize with your favorite veggies or adjust the sweetness to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- Optional: sesame seeds, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced chicken until fully cooked; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar; mix well.
- Add cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper; stir gently.
- Incorporate cooked rice into the mixture until evenly combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg