Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves is a delightful dish that combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with tender chicken, making it perfect for any meal. This simple recipe is quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors will please even the pickiest eaters, while the nutritious ingredients ensure you’re serving a wholesome meal. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan preparation, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Enjoy it fresh over fluffy rice or pack it for lunch the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (drained)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened; stir in garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
- Mix in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and ginger; stir to coat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg