Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan dish that brings together tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice in a glossy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe combines the sweet and savory notes of pineapple and soy sauce, making it a favorite among both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the diced chicken until fully cooked. Set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, and vinegar. Stir well.
- Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then pour it into the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Add cooked chicken back into the pan along with pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper; stir to combine.
- Gently fold in cooked rice on low heat until warmed through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg