Description
A deliciously simple recipe for Pineapple Chicken and Rice that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and flavorful rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs, if preferred)
- 1 cup white rice (or brown rice for a healthier option)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Pineapple Sauce:
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Rice: Prepare the rice in a rice cooker or in a saucepan according to the package instructions. Set aside once done.
- Make the Pineapple Sauce: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic powder, and ground ginger in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Add a slurry made from cornstarch and water to thicken the sauce. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine the Chicken and Pineapple: Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add pineapple chunks and pour the sauce over. Stir to coat evenly and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the pineapple chicken over the rice, garnish with cilantro and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
- You can use brown rice for a healthier option.
- Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting the red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with cilantro and green onions for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet & Sauce
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg