Description
Indulge in a delightful culinary escape with this Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe. This vibrant dish features tender chicken cooked in a sweet and tangy pineapple teriyaki sauce, served in charming pineapple boats alongside fluffy rice. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe combines the tropical flavors of fresh pineapple with savory chicken, making it an instant favorite for families and guests alike. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a visually stunning meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil (vegetable oil, coconut oil, olive oil etc.)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 green onion (chopped)
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to create boats, reserving the chunks.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook seasoned chicken until browned.
- Whisk together the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a bowl, then pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Stir well to coat and simmer until thickened.
- Serve by spooning rice into pineapple boats and topping with the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple boat with chicken and rice (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken beforehand. Feel free to swap in turkey or beef for a different twist. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds for an extra pop.