Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with its sweet and tangy flavors. Juicy chicken pieces marinated in pineapple sauce are sautéed with colorful bell peppers and served over fluffy rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort. Each bite bursts with flavor, making it an instant family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice bell peppers.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions; set aside once fluffy.
- Sauté bell peppers in a large skillet over medium heat until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cooked rice until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg