Description
A vibrant, ready-in-27-minutes one-dish meal with tender chicken, sweet and savory pineapple, and a glossy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or summer gatherings. Served over fluffy rice for a balanced, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 10 oz total)
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
3 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp grated ginger
1 cup basmati or brown rice, cooked
Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Pat chicken breasts dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant
Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through
Push chicken to the side of the skillet and add pineapple chunks. Cook 3-4 minutes until lightly caramelized
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and ginger. Pour over chicken and pineapple. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce thickens
Serve immediately over cooked rice, garnished with cilantro and lime
Notes
For extra flavor, use Thai sweet chili, rice flour, or coconut aminos as substitutes
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Adjust pineapple quantity based on sweetness preference
Use brown rice for a fiber boost and nutty flavor
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 8800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg