Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables over a warm bed of rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sautéing Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Browning the Chicken: Add the minced garlic and chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes.
- Mixing in the Sweetness: Stir in the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix well and let simmer for about 5-7 minutes.
- Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste once the chicken and pineapple have mingled in flavors.
- Final Assembly: Serve the chicken mixture over the cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and brown sugar for 30 minutes before cooking. Use fresh pineapple for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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