This pineapple chicken and rice recipe is bursting with tropical flavors! Tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a delicious sauce all served over fluffy rice.
This pineapple chicken and rice recipe is fantastic! The combination of sweet pineapple and savory chicken is a winning flavor combination. The sauce is tangy and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness from the pineapple juice. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the dish comes together easily in one pan. The recipe is also very customizable - you can easily adjust the sweetness or spiciness of the sauce to your liking. Overall, this dish is a winner and perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight dinner.
Recipe:
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| Pineapple Chicken and Rice |
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the red bell pepper and pineapple to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the pineapple juice, soy sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve the pineapple chicken over cooked white rice. Enjoy!
