Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice: A Flavorful Tropical Twist is your go-to dish for a quick and delicious meal that bursts with tropical flavor. This delightful recipe brings together tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice, creating a beautiful balance of sweet and savory. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is both satisfying and customizable. With just a few fresh ingredients and simple preparation steps, you can serve a vibrant and healthy dinner that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 or brown rice
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (optional)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion, optional bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and stir everything together for an additional minute.
- Serve over fluffy rice, garnished with green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg