Description
Tropical Hawaiian Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings sweet-savory island flavors to your dinner table. Juicy chicken marinated in tangy pineapple sauce nestles perfectly over fluffy rice, delivering a quick and delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Cooking Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Elevate medium-high heat in a spacious skillet, drizzling olive oil to create a sizzling surface for searing protein.
- Strategically place chicken slices, allowing them to caramelize and develop a rich golden crust, then carefully transfer to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same skillet’s residual flavors, gently introducing chopped onions and transforming them into translucent, tender morsels.
- Infuse the pan with vibrant pineapple chunks, complemented by a harmonious blend of soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, aromatic garlic, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Allow the mixture to gently simmer, melding flavors and creating a luxurious, glossy sauce that promises depth and complexity.
- Reintroduce the previously seared chicken, delicately coating each piece with the tantalizing tropical sauce, ensuring comprehensive flavor integration.
- Present the succulent pineapple chicken atop a bed of fluffy, perfectly cooked rice, creating a visually appealing and delectable tropical-inspired meal.
Notes
- Choose lean chicken breast or thighs for a healthier protein option that absorbs the sweet and tangy sauce perfectly.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in pineapple juice for 30 minutes to tenderize and enhance flavor absorption.
- Swap honey with maple syrup or agave for vegan-friendly sweetness that complements the pineapple’s natural sugars.
- Consider adding bell peppers or broccoli for extra nutrition and color contrast in the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 57 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg