Description
A vibrant sweet and savory bowl featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice coated in a glossy tropical sauce. This comforting meal balances savory depth with bright fruit sweetness and comes together quickly for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken pieces
- 1 ½ cups pineapple chunks
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Cook the white rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
- In a bowl whisk together soy sauce, honey, chicken broth, grated ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly golden and cooked through.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper and pineapple chunks and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet and stir gently.
- Let the sauce simmer for several minutes until it thickens and coats the chicken and pineapple.
- Stir in the sliced green onions.
- Spoon the pineapple chicken mixture over cooked rice and serve warm.
Notes
- Fresh pineapple gives the brightest flavor but canned pineapple works well when drained.
- For a thicker sauce mix an extra teaspoon of cornstarch with water and stir it in while simmering.
- You can add vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for extra texture.
- A squeeze of fresh lime before serving brightens the flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg