Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight
Sweet and savory come together in this tropical Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish! Tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a flavorful sauce over fluffy rice make this an irresistible weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Fusion (Tropical/Asian-inspired)
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
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- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. - Sauté the Onion
Add the chopped onion to the same skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent. - Add the Pineapple and Sauce Ingredients
Stir in the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the flavors combine. - Combine and Serve
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss it in the sauce until fully coated. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve hot over the cooked rice.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha.
- Add a handful of chopped bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated—perfect for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (including rice)
- Calories: ~400 kcal
- Sugar: ~16 g
- Sodium: ~600 mg
- Fat: ~8 g
- Saturated Fat: ~1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~55 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~25 g
- Cholesterol: ~55 mg