Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves, a dish that combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice to create a mouthwatering meal that appeals to all ages. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With its sweet and savory profile, it’s not only satisfying but also adaptable; you can easily swap in your favorite proteins or veggies. In about 40 minutes, you can serve up this one-pot wonder that promises to be a hit around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water and combine it with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5–7 minutes until golden.
- Add onion; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened, then stir in garlic for another 30 seconds.
- Incorporate pineapple, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and ginger into the skillet. Stir well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5–7 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Serve warm over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch and flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs or toasted sesame seeds on top before serving. Feel free to customize with extra vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for added nutrition.