Disgustingly Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice in 30
Experience the delightful fusion of sweet and savory with this Disgustingly Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice in 30! This quick and flavorful dish features tender chicken chunks bathed in a luscious sauce made from juicy pineapple, fresh vegetables, and robust seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan wonder is not only simple to prepare but also a feast for the eyes with its vibrant colors. Each bite brings a burst of tropical flavor that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour sauce into the skillet with vegetables; simmer while stirring until thickened.
- Return cooked chicken and pineapple chunks to the skillet; stir to combine.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg