Description
Enjoy deliciously easy pineapple chicken and rice in just 30 minutes! A flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (or Thighs)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
- 1 cup Pineapple Juice
- 1 tablespoon Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: chop red bell pepper, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken; cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5–7 minutes per side).
- Add chopped red bell pepper; sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Pour over chicken and bell peppers.
- Cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg