Description
Brighten up your dinner table with the vibrant Honey Garlic Pineapple Chicken Bowl! This delightful dish combines juicy chicken glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfectly complemented by caramelized pineapple chunks. Served over fluffy brown rice, it’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with flavor. Ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, this tropical-inspired meal is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Get ready to savor a taste of paradise with every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour the honey garlic glaze into the skillet and simmer until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
- Spoon the chicken and pineapple mixture over cooked brown rice in serving bowls.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey garlic sauce for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Feel free to swap chicken for beef or turkey, or add vegetables like bell peppers for added nutrition. Use fresh pineapple for optimal sweetness; if using canned pineapple, choose ones packed in juice rather than syrup.