Description
A quick and comforting one-pan meal made with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, savory sauce, and fluffy rice for an easy tropical-inspired dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained if canned
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook the chicken until golden and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook briefly to combine the flavors.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir well.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry.
- Stir until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Fold in the cooked rice and mix until everything is well combined and coated in sauce.
- Cook for another 2 minutes so the rice absorbs the sauce.
- Top with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use canned pineapple instead of fresh; just drain it well and reserve the juice for the sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for chicken breasts for a juicier texture.
- Broccoli, snap peas, or carrots make great additional vegetables in this dish.
- For extra heat, add chili flakes or a drizzle of sriracha.
- Brown rice can be used instead of white rice for a heartier variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water or pineapple juice to keep the rice from drying out.
- To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free soy sauce alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2020mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
