Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a quick and delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This recipe combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a savory sauce that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is not only fast but also nutritious, offering a satisfying meal that everyone will love. With its balance of sweet and savory notes, you’ll find this tropical-inspired dinner to be a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup flour (for coating)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté ginger and garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds.
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; simmer. Stir in pineapple chunks.
- Whisk in cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet; coat well with sauce and simmer together for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over rice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg