Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is the ultimate weeknight meal, bringing together tender chicken and vibrant vegetables in a sweet and savory sauce. This dish showcases juicy pineapple, creating a delightful balance of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a delicious, satisfying dinner without the fuss. With its colorful presentation and one-pan convenience, this recipe makes for an impressive yet easy-to-make meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté cubed chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water until smooth; gradually add to the sauce while stirring until thickened (about 1 minute).
- Return chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and red bell pepper; stir to coat with sauce.
- Add cooked rice; mix thoroughly and heat through (2-3 minutes).
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg