Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan dish that combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple for a sweet and savory meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant recipe will tantalize your taste buds with its unique flavor profile while keeping preparation simple and quick. In just 35 minutes, you can serve up this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. The best part? It’s easily customizable, allowing you to adjust ingredients based on your preferences or what you have on hand. Enjoy this satisfying meal any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the diced chicken until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, and vinegar; stir well.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the sauce mixture in the skillet. Cook for a few minutes until thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper; mix well to coat all ingredients in the sauce.
- Stir in cooked rice until thoroughly combined and heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes if desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg