Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple for a delightful tropical twist. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan meal can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for family dinners or casual gatherings. The savory-sweet sauce, infused with hints of ginger and garlic, envelops the chicken and pairs beautifully with fluffy rice. This versatile recipe allows for easy customization to suit your family’s taste preferences, ensuring it’s a hit at the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup flour (for coating)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; bring to simmer.
- Stir in pineapple chunks; thicken sauce by whisking in cornstarch mixture.
- Return chicken to skillet; coat well with sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg