Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful fusion of tender chicken and sweet pineapple, creating a tropical taste sensation. This easy-to-make dish features succulent chicken marinated in a tangy sauce, served over fluffy rice and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, it’s a colorful meal that brings sunshine to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ cup pineapple juice (preferably fresh)
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and seasoning with salt and pepper. Dice the onion and bell pepper, then mince the garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet; stir for another 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, and honey. Pour this mixture into the skillet over chicken and vegetables.
- Bring everything to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Cook rice according to package instructions. Serve the pineapple chicken mixture over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg