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Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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Enjoy a quick, flavorful meal with our Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe! Try it tonight for a delicious weeknight dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 400g boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 2 stalks green onions (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
  3. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 6–8 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and pineapple chunks; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  5. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir continuously for about 2–3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve the mixture over warm rice and garnish with chopped green onions.

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