Description
A quick and delicious recipe for Pineapple Chicken with Rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned, drained)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the diced bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until the pepper is tender.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, ginger powder, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld.
- Serve the pineapple chicken over the cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg