Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a delightful tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a hassle-free option for families or entertaining guests. The irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors ensures that everyone at the table will love it. With customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this recipe to suit your preferences or use up what you have on hand. Plus, it’s a wholesome choice packed with lean protein and fresh veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame 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
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté cubed chicken in oil until browned and cooked through; remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; simmer for a few minutes.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry; stir into the sauce until it thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and bell pepper; mix well to coat.
- Add cooked rice and stir until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg