Delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice for Quick Family Dinners
Delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice is an easy-to-make, vibrant dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your dining table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken breast paired with sweet pineapple and colorful vegetables, all tossed together in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and cook, making it a fantastic option for quick family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the bell pepper, slicing green onions, and mincing garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive or sesame oil. Once heated, cook the chicken breast pieces for about 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over the chicken mixture.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and simmer for about 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg