Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pan dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and colorful vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this flavorful recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients—dice the chicken and bell pepper, and drain the pineapple while reserving some juice.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for 6–8 minutes until browned.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until tender.
- Add drained pineapple chunks to the skillet; cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger until combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture in the skillet; stir to coat evenly. Simmer uncovered for about 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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