Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Enjoy a delicious blend of flavors with Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice! Quick, easy, and perfect for dinner—try it tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic. If using fresh pineapple, chop it into chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add diced chicken. Cook for 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and pineapple to the skillet; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously for about 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over warm rice and top with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg