Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful twist on a classic dish with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, served with fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free soy sauce)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and soy sauce, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked rice until fully combined and heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions if desired.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while cooking. You can substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg