Description
Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that brings together the tangy sweetness of pineapple with tender chicken, all enveloped in a sticky, savory glaze. This quick meal is perfect for busy weeknights or when you crave healthy yet indulgent comfort food. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s not only packed with flavor but also nutritious, making it a family favorite. Serve it over fluffy rice and garnish with fresh green onions for an appealing presentation that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with sesame or vegetable oil. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the mixture over hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg