Description
A delicious combination of sweet pineapple and savory chicken, this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights. With bold flavors from honey, soy sauce, and garlic, this dish brings a tropical twist to the classic chicken and rice meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, cook until browned, then remove from skillet.
- Sauté Onion: Add chopped onion to the skillet, cooking until softened.
- Add Pineapple and Sauce: Stir in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Serve: Place cooked rice on plates and top with the pineapple chicken mixture. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more red pepper flakes.
- Pair with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American with Tropical Influence
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g