Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, sweet, and savory dish that will elevate your weeknight dinners to new heights. Combining tender chicken with juicy pineapple chunks and colorful vegetables, this one-pan meal is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, taking just 30 minutes to cook. With a perfect balance of flavors from the soy sauce and honey-infused sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family while fitting seamlessly into your busy schedule. Whether you are serving it for a casual dinner or a festive gathering, Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings a tropical twist to your table.
Ingredients
- 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
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté cubed chicken until browned and cooked through; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the pan; cook until the sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and red bell pepper; stir well.
- Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly; heat everything through for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and pineapple juice for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize this recipe with your favorite vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or brown sugar based on your taste preference.