Description
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish features tender chicken simmered in a savory-sweet sauce made with pineapple, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Served over fluffy rice with a pop of fresh red bell pepper, it’s a quick and flavorful meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup rice
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and pineapple chunks.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve chicken mixture over rice, garnished with red bell pepper.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a dash of red pepper flakes for some heat.
- You can also use chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a quicker meal, you can use pre-cooked rice or rice from a microwaveable pouch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
