Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice: A Flavorful Tropical Twist is a delightful dish that transforms your dinner routine into an exotic experience. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it a go-to option for anyone looking for a satisfying and nutritious dinner. Customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste. Enjoy the tropical flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, marinate chicken with soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat skillet over medium heat; sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add diced onions and bell pepper, then add pineapple chunks; cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes).
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, mix all ingredients together and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve the mixture over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg