Tired of the same old dinners? Craving something that’s both quick to make and bursts with flavor? Look no further! Our Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is your answer. It’s healthy, it’s fast, and it’s incredibly delicious. I used to struggle to get dinner on the table after a long day, but this recipe has become my go-to – it’s a lifesaver.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandmother used to make a dish that reminded me of Hawaii—sweet, savory, and utterly comforting. While this Pineapple Chicken and Rice isn’t exactly her recipe, it captures that same nostalgic feeling of warmth and happiness. It brings back memories of summer evenings and family gatherings, and now, I’m so happy to share this flavor with you.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- The Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, with 1/4 cup juice reserved
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow) cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- The Rice:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the Vegetables: Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and green onions. Stir to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through.
- Serve: Serve the Pineapple Chicken and Rice over cooked rice. Enjoy!
Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tsp Salt
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- In the same skillet, combine the reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and rice vinegar. Whisk until smooth.1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Add the bell pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly tender, about 3-5 minutes.1 bell pepper (red or yellow)
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the pineapple chunks and green onions. Stir to coat everything in the sauce. Heat through.1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 1 cup pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Serve the Pineapple Chicken and Rice over cooked rice. Enjoy!2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)