Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A sweet and savory one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice simmered in a flavorful sauce.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Sauce and Add-ins
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Rice
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and black pepper, then cook until golden and fully cooked through.
- Add minced garlic and chopped red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Fold in cooked rice and toss until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Brown rice can be used instead of white rice for a whole-grain option.