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A bowl of glazed Pineapple Chicken and Rice garnished with green onions.

Pineapple Chicken and Rice: A Tropical Escape in One Pan

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  • Author: Brenda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Description

A quick and flavorful sweet-savory chicken dish with juicy pineapple, coated in a glossy sauce and served over warm rice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, jasmine, or brown)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
  • Green onions or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper and cook until golden and fully cooked through, then remove and set aside

2. In a bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger until smooth

3. Add pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook briefly, then pour in the sauce mixture

4. Simmer the sauce until it thickens and becomes glossy

5. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce

6. Serve the pineapple chicken over warm cooked rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds


Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

Serve with steamed vegetables or a simple cucumber salad for a balanced meal

You can substitute the chicken with shrimp, tofu, or even pork for a different variation


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg