Best Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the delightful fusion of tropical sweetness and savory goodness with our Best Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe. This quick and easy dish brings together juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a luscious pineapple sauce, all ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this meal is not only delicious but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite veggies or spice levels. Serve it up for a family-friendly dinner that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown (6 to 8 minutes). Remove chicken from the pan.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), and vinegar in the pan; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch with water until smooth; add to the sauce and simmer until thickened.
- Return chicken along with pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper; cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg