Description
Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that brings a taste of the tropics to your kitchen. This dish features tender, chopped chicken coated in a tangy pineapple teriyaki sauce, served inside hollowed-out pineapple boats for an unforgettable presentation. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this quick recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare and is sure to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering taste, it’s a meal that appeals to both kids and adults, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 green onion
- ½ tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh to create boats, reserving one cup of chunks.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil and sauté bite-sized chicken until browned (5–7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger powder, rice vinegar, cornstarch, minced garlic, and reserved pineapple chunks.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and simmer until thickened (about 5–10 minutes).
- Serve the chicken mixture in the pineapple boats over cooked rice, garnishing with green onion and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg