Description
Disgustingly Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice in 30 is your go-to solution for a quick, delicious weeknight meal. This vibrant dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed with sweet pineapple chunks, all enveloped in a savory sauce served over fluffy rice. In just 30 minutes, you can create a delightful dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Perfect for busy evenings or entertaining guests, this one-pan recipe allows for easy cleanup and endless customization. Add your favorite vegetables or adjust the seasonings to suit your taste; the possibilities are as bright as the flavors!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.
- In a bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with vegetables; bring to a simmer while stirring until thickened.
- Return chicken and add pineapple chunks; stir well to combine.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with optional chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have on hand—broccoli or snap peas work great too! For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce before cooking. You can use jasmine or basmati rice for a unique twist.