Description
A quick and delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe that combines juicy chicken with a sweet and savory pineapple glaze over rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs for juicier option)
- 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium recommended)
- 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 of water)
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1.5 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
- Sesame seeds (for serving)
- Crushed red pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by slicing chicken, dicing bell pepper, chopping green onions, and mincing garlic.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar. In another bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the chicken in a single layer for about 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Add garlic and diced red bell pepper, sauté for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring to coat. Let it bubble and reduce for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks and heat through for another minute.
- Taste the sauce and adjust with crushed red pepper or vinegar if needed.
- Serve the pineapple chicken over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
To avoid overcrowding the pan, cook chicken in batches. Always taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pineapple, chicken, rice, quick dinner, weeknight meals, Asian cuisine