Description
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe features tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice cooked in a savory, tangy sauce. It's the perfect quick and satisfying meal with a tropical flair that’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks (with juice)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice. Pour over chicken and stir.
- Add Pineapple and Vegetables: Stir in pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
- Combine with Rice: Add cooked rice and stir to combine. Cook for 2–3 more minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Add vegetables like snap peas, carrots, or broccoli for variety. Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a healthier base. Spice it up with red pepper flakes or sriracha. Store in the fridge up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of water or pineapple juice to keep moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg