Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet
A quick and delicious Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet recipe that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory rice for a flavorful meal.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Pineapple Chicken Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 number bell pepper, diced
- 1 can pineapple chunks drained (reserve ¼ cup juice)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for 2 more minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ginger. Pour into the skillet and stir to coat everything.
- Simmer uncovered for 4–5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and reduced.
- Serve chicken and pineapple mixture over rice or with rice on the side. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg
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