Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful weeknight meal that marries juicy chicken with the vibrant sweetness of pineapple, creating a dish that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this colorful stir-fry that bursts with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, this recipe is highly customizable—simply adjust the veggies or sweetness to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive 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
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- Optional: sesame seeds, chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; bring to a simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce.
- Add cooked chicken back along with pineapple chunks and bell pepper; mix well.
- Incorporate pre-cooked rice until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional toppings like sesame seeds or chili flakes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg