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Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice

Juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and caramelized pineapple come together in a sweet and savory one-pan meal ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Rice
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup white rice long-grain
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, red and green bell peppers, and garlic for 2–3 minutes.
  4. Stir in uncooked rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey.
  5. Return chicken to the pan and stir in pineapple chunks.
  6. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 15–20 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is fully cooked.
  7. Garnish with green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of broth if rice is dry.