Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a vibrant dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory elements. This one-pot meal combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and juicy pineapple for an easy yet impressive weeknight dinner. With just 45 minutes from prep to table, you can savor a delicious meal that’s sure to please both kids and adults alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for added nutrition and color, making it a versatile option for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 3 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by dicing the chicken, chopping bell peppers and green onions, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add chicken pieces and sauté until golden but not fully cooked.
- Stir in bell peppers and half of the green onions; cook for 2 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and warm through.
- Combine rice, soy sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar or honey in the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning as desired, garnish with remaining green onions, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg