Description
Delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice is an easy, one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant dish brings together tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, creating a delightful blend of tropical flavors that the whole family will love. With just 30 minutes of preparation, you can serve a satisfying dinner that fosters family bonding around the table. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a truly personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons green onions
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons olive or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables by dicing the bell pepper, mincing the garlic, and slicing the green onions.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper; sauté until tender (3–4 minutes).
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and cornstarch. Pour into the skillet and stir to combine.
- Add pineapple chunks and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 348
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg