Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Enjoy a quick meal with our easy recipe. Discover the Joy of Pineapple Chicken and Rice in 30 Minutes! Try it tonight for a flavorful family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar. Pour this mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir into the skillet to thicken the sauce (2-3 minutes).
- Add pineapple chunks, diced bell pepper, and green onions; heat for about 2 minutes until veggies are slightly softened.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg