Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in a delightful dinner with our Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe! This quick, flavorful dish combines tender chicken with tangy pineapple in a luscious glaze that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, it offers a nutritious balance of protein and fresh produce, making it a family-friendly favorite. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy this vibrant and satisfying meal that’s not only delicious but also easy to customize to your liking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic. If using fresh pineapple, chop it into chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and pineapple to the skillet; stir for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the prepared sauce; stir continuously for about 2–3 minutes until thickened and coats the chicken evenly.
- Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg