Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice delivers a tropical twist that transports dinner straight to the sunny beaches of Hawaii. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice create a simple meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 cups cooked rice
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
Seasonings and Flavoring:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet to medium heat (375°F) and drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil across the surface.
- Drop 1 pound of diced chicken breast into the hot pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure uniform browning.
- Sauté chicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until exterior turns golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and ½ cup of diced bell peppers into the skillet, tossing to distribute evenly.
- Allow vegetables and chicken to mingle for 2 minutes, creating a fragrant base for your dish.
- Pour 1 cup of pineapple chunks and ¼ cup of soy sauce over the mixture, gently stirring to coat all ingredients.
- Simmer everything together for 3-4 minutes, letting flavors blend and sauce slightly reduce.
- Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, adjusting to your taste preferences.
- Spoon the sizzling chicken mixture over 2 cups of freshly cooked rice, ensuring each serving gets an even distribution.
Notes
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking.
- Fresh pineapple adds brighter flavor compared to canned, but either works well.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version of this dish.
- For a low-carb adaptation, replace rice with cauliflower rice or serve over zucchini noodles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 303 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg