Irresistible Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet Delight
Experience the delightful flavors of the tropics with this Irresistible Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet Delight. In just 30 minutes, you’ll create a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet pineapple in a savory sauce. This quick one-skillet recipe makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or a casual family gathering, ensuring everyone will enjoy every bite. With minimal cleanup and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this dish is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks (drained; reserve ¼ cup juice)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave syrup)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in diced bell pepper; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Mix in drained pineapple chunks; cook for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer uncovered for 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over cooked white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg