Pineapple Chicken and Rice – A Sweet and Savory Weeknight Favorite
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a sweet and savory skillet meal made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice tossed in a glossy, flavorful sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken breast (diced)
2 tbsp olive or sesame oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice or apple cider vinegar
1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
1.5 cups cooked rice
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
Sesame seeds, red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the diced chicken in oil until fully cooked, then set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic briefly until fragrant, then add the soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked chicken, pineapple chunks, and diced bell pepper to the pan.
- Stir in the cooked rice and heat until everything is well combined and warmed through.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes if desired, then serve.
Notes
Use leftover or day-old rice for best texture.
Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey or brown sugar to taste.