Easy Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Easy Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe is a sweet and savory one-pan meal made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and flavorful rice. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep, this easy recipe is packed with tropical flavor and comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh or ground
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook for 5–7 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, and chicken broth.
- Stir in cooked rice (or uncooked rice with additional broth if needed).
- Mix well and let simmer for 5–10 minutes until heated through and flavors combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Let rest for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it juicy.
- Adjust liquid depending on whether using cooked or uncooked rice.
- Balance sweetness with soy sauce or lime juice if needed.
- Add extra broth when reheating to maintain moisture.