Description
A delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors, Pineapple Chicken and Rice is quick to prepare and ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or green onions) for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken, cooking until browned and fully cooked, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
- Mix in the pineapple chunks and let cook for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey, then pour it over the chicken and pineapple mixture.
- Add the cooked rice, stirring everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
For the best texture, use day-old rice. Substitute chicken with thighs for juiciness. Fresh pineapple is recommended, but canned works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, pineapple, rice, quick recipe, family meal, savory, sweet