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Best Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe

Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a quick sweet-savory dinner made with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, and a glossy pineapple sauce that delivers bold tropical flavor in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Crushed red pepper optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add chicken and cook 6 to 8 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Add garlic to the same pan and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in soy sauce, pineapple juice, honey, and vinegar.
  6. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  7. Whisk cornstarch with water and add to the sauce.
  8. Simmer until thickened.
  9. Return chicken to the pan with pineapple and bell pepper.
  10. Cook 3 to 4 minutes until coated.
  11. Stir in cooked rice and heat through.
  12. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and red pepper if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture and always mix cornstarch with cold water to prevent lumps.