Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant dish that marries sweet and savory flavors for a delightful tropical experience. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. Featuring juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a luscious pineapple sauce, this dish ensures everyone leaves the table satisfied. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Crushed red pepper, optional
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Whisk cornstarch with water, then add to the sauce to thicken.
- Return chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and bell pepper; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice until heated through.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg