Description
Looking for the best pineapple chicken and rice recipe? This dish is quick easy and simple to prepare while still being healthy and satisfying. Juicy chicken pineapple and rice come together in one pan making it ideal for busy weeknights family dinners meal prep lunches or casual gatherings. It is a great option when you need fast ideas that feel homemade and balanced without complicated steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast cubed
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks drained
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups white rice according to package instructions and keep warm. Tip Fluff the rice to prevent clumping.
- In a bowl whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce 2 tablespoons honey 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon lime juice until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb cubed chicken breast. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally until lightly golden.
- Add 1 chopped red bell pepper and 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Tip Add a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over warm rice.
Notes
- Cut chicken evenly for uniform cooking
- Drain pineapple well to avoid excess liquid
- Taste sauce before adding to adjust sweetness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg