Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Quick Tropical Delight for Dinner
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is the perfect quick tropical delight for dinner, blending the savory taste of chicken with the refreshing sweetness of pineapple. This dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delicious flavors, this one-pan meal is customizable to suit everyone’s tastes. Whether you prefer it mild or with a spicy kick, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Grab your skillet and let’s create a delightful dinner that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- ½ cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
- ⅓ cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1 tsp Cornstarch
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- ½ Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- ¼ cup Green Onions (chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and chop the vegetables.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture; pour this over cooked chicken.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and diced bell pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the mixture over cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg