Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves is a delightful and vibrant dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress both kids and adults. The balance of savory chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple creates a delicious flavor profile that will keep everyone coming back for more. With minimal cooking tools required, clean-up is just as easy as the cooking process, allowing you to enjoy more time with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear, then combine it with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until tender; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened, then stir in minced garlic for an additional 30 seconds.
- Mix in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and ground ginger; stir well.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm over cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 82g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 80mg