Pineapple Chicken and Rice – Quick and Delicious Dinner
A flavorful blend of juicy pineapple, tender chicken, and fluffy rice tossed in a sweet and savory soy-honey sauce—this tropical-inspired one-pan meal is quick, easy, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 ½ cups fresh or canned pineapple chunks (drain if canned)
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- 1- Prep the Chicken Season chicken with salt and pepper.2- Cook the Chicken In a large skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.3- Sauté Onion and Garlic In the same pan, add remaining olive oil. Sauté diced onion until soft (2–3 mins), then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.4- Add Pineapple Add pineapple chunks to the pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.5- Make Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and honey. Pour over pineapple and stir well.6- Combine and Simmer Return chicken to the pan and stir in cooked rice. Mix thoroughly so rice absorbs the sauce. Simmer for 5–7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.7- Serve Dish out hot, garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap chicken with shrimp or tofu for a variation.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.