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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and tender rice, perfect for quick weeknight meals.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (or chicken thighs)
  • 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
  • 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks (fresh or drained canned)
  • 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
  • Sesame seeds (for serving)
  • Crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive or sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, cornstarch mixed with water.
  5. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Stir in the pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice, garnished with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper if desired.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, simmer longer. Mix in other veggies like broccoli or carrots for added nutrition. Use leftover cooked chicken for faster meal prep.

  • Author: jessica-baker
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free Option

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Easy Dinner, Quick Recipe, Chicken Rice Bowl, Weeknight Meal