Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Best Pineapple Chicken Recipe, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines sweet and savory elements for a tropical feast. This recipe features tender chicken coated in a zesty lemon-ginger glaze, served over creamy coconut rice, and topped with a refreshing mango-pineapple salsa. In just 35 minutes, you can impress your family or guests with this colorful and flavorful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Elevate your dinner experience with this easy-to-make recipe that bursts with freshness and tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/2 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tsp sriracha
- 1 tsp lime juice for mayo
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for another 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together ginger, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce for the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown. Pour the glaze over the chicken and stir until thickened.
- For the salsa, mix diced pineapple, mango, red onion, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- For spicy mayo, whisk mayonnaise with sriracha and lime juice; adjust to taste.
- Serve coconut rice topped with chicken and salsa; drizzle with spicy mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg