Pineapple Chicken With Rice
Delight in the vibrant flavors of our Pineapple Chicken With Rice Recipe, a perfect dish for busy weeknights or special occasions. Tender pieces of chicken are sautéed to golden perfection and tossed in a luscious homemade pineapple teriyaki sauce. Served in charming pineapple boats, this dish not only bursts with flavor but also presents beautifully on your dinner table. It’s a wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress family and friends alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pineapple (plus 1 cup of chunks)
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper
- Cooking oil
- Soy sauce
- Water
- Brown sugar
- Ginger powder
- Rice vinegar
- Cornstarch
- Garlic cloves
- Cooked rice (brown or white)
- Green onion
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple boats by cutting the pineapple in half lengthwise and scooping out the flesh, reserving 1 cup of chunks.
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (about 5–7 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together reserved pineapple chunks, soy sauce, water, brown sugar, ginger powder, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and minced garlic.
- Pour the teriyaki sauce over the cooked chicken; stir well and cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Spoon the mixture into each pineapple boat and serve over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://teffrecipes.com/pineapple-chicken-with-rice-recipe/