Description
Sweet and savory pineapple chicken made in one pan with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a glossy tropical sauce — ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
1 lb Chicken Breast – or thighs for juicier texture
2 tbsp Olive or Sesame Oil – for sautéing
For the Sauce
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 cup Soy Sauce (low sodium)
1/3 cup Pineapple Juice
2 tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Rice Vinegar or Apple Cider Vinegar
1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp Water
For the Main Dish
1.5 cups Cooked Rice
1 cup Pineapple Chunks
1/2 Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
1. Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan, cook chicken until browned.
2. Prepare the Sauce: Add garlic, soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar; simmer.
3. Thicken the Sauce: Add cornstarch slurry, cook until glossy.
4. Combine: Return chicken, add pineapple and bell pepper; stir well.
5. Add Rice: Mix in cooked rice; heat through.
6. Garnish: Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Great for meal prep—flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Tropical Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Chicken and Rice, One Pan Dinner, Easy Weeknight Recipe