Description
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory flavors for a delicious dinner option.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Skillet:
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Add bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Incorporate Pineapple: Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Make Sauce: 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: Simmer uncovered for 4–5 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and reduced.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and pineapple mixture over rice or with rice on the side. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg