Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Sweet, Savory, Effortlessly Easy Recipe
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or a special gathering. This one-pan dish features tender chicken simmered in a tangy pineapple sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an effortless meal that will impress your family and friends without keeping you in the kitchen for hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1.5 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; sauté the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for about 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and rice vinegar; stir to combine.
- Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl; add to the skillet while stirring. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add pineapple chunks, bell pepper, and green onions. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender but crisp.
- Serve over cooked rice and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg