Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful stir-fry that captures the essence of tropical flavors right at your dinner table. This dish combines tender chicken with vibrant vegetables and sweet pineapple, all enveloped in a tangy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal option for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its quick cooking time and customizable ingredients, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation. Get ready to enjoy a bowl of sweet and savory goodness that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅓ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
- 1½ cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat olive or sesame oil. Add cubed chicken and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar. Simmer to combine flavors.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the sauce; cook until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan along with pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
- Add pre-cooked rice and mix well; heat through until warm.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg