Description
Indulge in a culinary escape with this Irresistible Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet Delight. This vibrant dish features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple, offering a delightful fusion of flavors that transports you to a tropical paradise. Perfectly cooked in just 30 minutes, this one-skillet meal is ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. With the ease of preparation and minimal cleanup, you can savor every bite while impressing your loved ones. Customize it by adding your favorite veggies or adjusting the sweetness to suit your taste buds. Get ready for a quick dinner solution that’s both satisfying and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks (drained; reserve ¼ cup juice)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave syrup)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in drained pineapple chunks and heat through (approximately 2 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Let simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg