Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a quick and delightful dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet, tangy taste of pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal alternative to takeout. With its mouthwatering sauce crafted from fresh ingredients, this meal is not only satisfying but also family-friendly. Serve it over fluffy rice for a complete dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup flour (for coating)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and thicken the sauce with cornstarch mixed with water.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, coat well with the sauce, and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate your chicken in pineapple juice and soy sauce for about 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas for extra nutrition.