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Pineapple Chicken and Rice stir-fry served over white rice on a plate, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, with a pineapple slice on the side

Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Juicy chicken with sweet pineapple and tender bell peppers, tossed in a savory-sweet sauce and served over fluffy rice for a quick, colorful meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1 can 15 oz pineapple chunks drained, reserve ¼ cup juice
  • 2 cups cooked white rice for serving
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon honey for sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder for seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger for warmth and spice
  • Optional garnish: green onions or sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes.
  2. Add diced bell peppers to the skillet and cook 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir to coat all ingredients evenly.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 4–5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and glaze the chicken and vegetables.
  6. Serve the pineapple chicken mixture over cooked rice or alongside rice, and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This one-pan skillet meal is quick, colorful, and bursting with flavor. The combination of pineapple sweetness and savory soy-honey sauce makes it a family favorite for weeknight dinners.

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