Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics in just 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe combines juicy chicken with sweet pineapple, ensuring a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pan meal requires minimal cleanup and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs)
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
- 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
- Optional: Sesame Seeds and Crushed Red Pepper for garnish
Instructions
- Start by gathering all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add olive or sesame oil. Once hot, add diced chicken breast and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture. Pour over the chicken.
- Gently fold in cooked rice until coated with sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm topped with pineapple chunks, green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg