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Pineapple Chicken and Rice

A delicious one-pan meal with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice, perfect for a quick family-friendly dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast (or thighs for a juicier option)
  • 2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil for sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) feel free to use garlic powder in a pinch
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce low sodium is a healthy alternative
  • 1/3 cup Pineapple Juice use juice from canned pineapple
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar maple syrup, anyone?
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar white vinegar works too
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch mix with 1 tbsp of water to avoid lumps
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Rice white, brown, or jasmine
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chunks fresh or drained canned
  • 1/2 whole Red Bell Pepper (diced) other bell peppers work just fine
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions (chopped) use chives if you like
  • Sesame seeds for serving; customize based on taste
  • Crushed red pepper optional for an extra kick

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pan, add olive or sesame oil and heat over medium.
  2. Toss in the chicken breast cubes and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and let it toast for about 30 seconds—don’t walk away!
  4. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey or brown sugar, vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Pour this mixture over the chicken.
  5. Next, add the pineapple chunks and diced red bell pepper. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add cooked rice to the pan, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional minute to warm up.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, and crushed red pepper if desired before serving.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of water to keep it moist.