Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Discover how to make Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice that’s quick, delicious, and perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 400g boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the chicken, mincing the garlic, and chopping fresh pineapple if using.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat sesame or vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden.
- Stir in garlic and pineapple; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet, stirring continuously for about 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg