Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Effortlessly Easy and Delicious Dinner
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, making it an effortlessly easy option for dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Incorporate cooked rice and mix well.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be topped with sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Dinner, Easy Recipes