Best Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, tropical dish that brings together tender chicken and juicy pineapple in a delightful sweet-savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or to impress guests, this recipe can be prepared in just 30 minutes. With its colorful presentation and satisfying flavors, it’s a meal that even picky eaters will enjoy. Serve it as a main course or alongside fresh salads and steamed vegetables for a complete dining experience. This one-pan wonder minimizes cleanup, making it not just delicious but also convenient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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 frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook chicken pieces for 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown; remove from pan.
- Sauté garlic in the same pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with water; stir into the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan with pineapple chunks and red bell pepper; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg