Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe, a delightful dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions alike. Tender pieces of chicken are cooked in a luscious pineapple teriyaki sauce, balancing sweet and savory notes while being served in visually stunning pineapple boats. This dish not only pleases the palate but also dazzles the eyes, making it an impressive centerpiece for your dining table. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can easily whip up this flavorful meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple (plus 1 cup of pineapple chunks)
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple boats by slicing the top off and hollowing out the fruit.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook seasoned chicken until browned.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger, and rice vinegar; pour over the chicken with minced garlic.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Serve the chicken mixture over cooked rice inside hollowed-out pineapples.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg