Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves
Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice Everyone Loves is a vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors. This delectable recipe features tender chicken breast paired with juicy pineapple, all served over fluffy rice. It’s an ideal meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, taking less than 40 minutes from start to finish. With its mouthwatering combination of ingredients, this one-pan wonder is not only easy to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults alike. Enjoy a nutritious dish that’s packed with protein and vitamins, making it a delightful addition to your dinner rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned (drained)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Combine it with water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken pieces for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, black pepper, and ground ginger; stir well to coat chicken.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer for about 5–7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve warm over the cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg