Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a sweet-savory sauce over fluffy rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering a delightful explosion of tropical flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (red or yellow)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the pineapple.
- Cook the rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil and sauté chicken until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Pour over the chicken in the skillet.
- Add bell peppers and onion; stir to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Serve the chicken mixture over rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg