Description
This Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings together vibrant flavors of pineapple, soy sauce, and fresh veggies with tender chicken and fluffy rice. It's quick, delicious, and perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Neutral Oil
1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 inch Fresh Ginger, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
1 large Red Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large Green Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
1.5 cups Jasmine Rice, rinsed
3 cups Chicken Broth or Water
1 (20-ounce) can Pineapple Chunks in Juice, undrained
1/2 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Honey or Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
1 tablespoon Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Optional garnishes: Chopped Fresh Cilantro, Sliced Green Onions, Toasted Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cut chicken, chop onion and bell peppers, mince garlic and ginger, and rinse rice thoroughly
- Brown the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet, add chicken in a single layer, and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden. Remove chicken and set aside
- Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon oil, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes, add garlic and ginger, then bell peppers. Cook for 3-5 minutes
- Add Rice and Liquid: Stir in rice, cook for 1 minute, then add broth and pineapple. Stir to combine
- Simmer the Rice and Chicken: Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl
- Combine and Thicken: Return chicken to skillet, pour sauce over, add cornstarch slurry, and stir until thickened
- Serve and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve hot with garnishes
Notes
Rinse rice to prevent gumminess.
Use fresh garlic and ginger for best flavor.
Adjust sweetness of sauce according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg