Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of the Honey Garlic Pineapple Chicken Bowl, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a luscious honey garlic glaze and sweet caramelized pineapple, all served over a bed of fluffy brown rice. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this vibrant bowl is both quick to prepare and packed with nutrition. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that will impress guests and satisfy hungry bellies alike. With its harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add cubed chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Pour in the honey garlic glaze and reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until caramelized.
- Serve over cooked brown rice and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg