Description
Pineapple Chicken & Rice: Sweet, Savory Yum Dinner is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tropical essence of sweet pineapple and tender chicken right to your table. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. The combination of savory soy sauce and honey creates a deliciously balanced taste that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this dish is as delightful to serve as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, dice the bell pepper, mince the garlic, and measure sauces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add chicken pieces and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Stir in garlic and bell pepper; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour over the chicken mixture in the skillet.
- Add cooked rice and pineapple chunks; gently stir to combine. Let simmer for about 5-7 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve warm, garnishing with optional toppings like sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg