Delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a quick, one-pot meal that brings the taste of the tropics to your dinner table. Tender chicken combined with sweet pineapple and vibrant vegetables creates a delightful balance of flavors that your family will love. This recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its minimal cleanup and customizable ingredients, you can easily adjust the dish to suit your family’s preferences while ensuring every bite is packed with nutrition. Serve this colorful dish over rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (sliced)
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and chop the red bell pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive or sesame oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add minced garlic and diced red bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, and honey or brown sugar in a small bowl, then pour over the chicken mix.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Gently fold in cooked rice until evenly mixed; heat through for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg