Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Irresistible Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a quick and delightful meal that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this dish featuring tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and a tangy sauce that will leave you craving more. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe promises a satisfying comfort food experience without the hassle. Serve it over fluffy rice and enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup flour (for coating)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)
- sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- green onions (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; coat with flour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Add pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pineapple chunks.
- Mix cornstarch with water and add to the skillet; cook until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg