Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the tropics to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice in just 30 minutes. The balance of savory and sweet flavors will have the whole family asking for seconds. With its colorful presentation and delightful taste, this dish is ideal for any occasion, from casual weeknight meals to festive family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned, drained, or fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in a mixing bowl with soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat; sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes) and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes; add pineapple chunks.
- Combine chicken back into the skillet with vegetables and pineapple; cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg