Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is the ultimate quick and flavorful meal that brings a taste of the tropics to your dinner table. This one-pan dish combines succulent chicken with the sweetness of pineapple, resulting in a delightful balance of flavors that everyone will love. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. The recipe is easily customizable, allowing you to swap out ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 piece Red Bell Pepper
- 1/4 cup Green Onions
- Sesame Seeds
- Crushed Red Pepper
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breast and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and red bell pepper; cook for 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey/brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken; simmer gently.
- Add cooked rice and pineapple chunks; mix until heated through.
- Serve topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra juiciness, consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts. Feel free to add other vegetables like snap peas or carrots based on your preference. If you want more heat, top with crushed red pepper flakes.