Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice: A Flavorful Tropical Twist
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice: A Flavorful Tropical Twist is a quick and delicious dish that combines tender chicken with the sweetness of pineapple, all served over a bed of fluffy rice. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, delivering vibrant flavors that are sure to impress everyone at the table. With minimal preparation time and easily customizable ingredients, it’s not just a meal but an adventure for your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical/American
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)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in a mixing bowl with soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic for 10-15 minutes.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions while the chicken marinates.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the marinated chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion, optional bell pepper, and pineapple chunks. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Combine the cooked chicken back into the skillet with vegetables and pineapple, stirring for an additional minute.
- Serve over rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg