Description
This sweet and savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple chunks, all coated in a delicious sauce for an easy, tropical weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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
Step 1: Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add Garlic and Ginger: Once the chicken is cooked, add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple if using). Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
Step 5: Add Pineapple: Stir in the pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 6: Mix in Rice: Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring to combine everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
Step 7: Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, you can add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water to the sauce during the last 2 minutes of simmering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
