Description
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that combines the sweet flavor of pineapple with tender chicken and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or family meals, this one-pan recipe is not only easy to make but also deliciously nutritious. In just under 40 minutes, you can whip up a colorful meal bursting with flavor that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for an added twist, making it a versatile addition to your dinner repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (red or green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in diced bell pepper and broccoli florets; cook for about 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Gently mix in pineapple chunks.
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and honey (or brown sugar); pour over the chicken mixture and stir well.
- Add cooked rice to the skillet; mix thoroughly and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg