Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, tropical-inspired dish that brings a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors to your table in just 30 minutes. This one-pan wonder features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and juicy pineapple chunks coated in a glossy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite vegetables or adjust the sweetness to suit your palate. Enjoy a quick, satisfying meal that both kids and adults will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown; remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with water until smooth; add to sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan with pineapple and bell pepper; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of honey or brown sugar used.