Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Disgustingly Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice in 30, a delightful dish that balances tender chicken with sweet pineapple and savory rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when time is short but you still want to impress your family or friends. With just one pan, you can create a colorful meal bursting with taste, all in only 30 minutes! Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices for a personal touch. It’s not just quick; it’s also great for meal prep, ensuring tasty leftovers for lunch or future dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Optional: chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add bite-sized pieces of chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with sautéed veggies. Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return cooked chicken and pineapple chunks back into the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve hot over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg