Description
Pineapple chicken & rice delight transports Caribbean flavors to your dinner table with sweet and savory perfection. Succulent chicken nestled among fragrant rice promises a delectable journey through island-inspired cuisine you’ll savor with every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 can (15 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by searing it in a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes at 375°F. Transfer the browned chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onions until they become soft and slightly translucent, releasing their sweet aromatic qualities.
- Create a vibrant tropical sauce by combining pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and optional red pepper flakes. Allow the mixture to simmer gently, melding the diverse flavor profiles for 2-3 minutes.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken into the skillet, ensuring each piece is lavishly coated with the fragrant sauce. Continue simmering for an additional 2-3 minutes to intensify the flavor integration.
- Plate the chicken and sauce over freshly prepared rice, creating a harmonious tropical-inspired culinary experience that balances sweet, tangy, and savory notes.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version that maintains the tropical flavor profile.
- Reduce honey or use a sugar-free alternative like stevia for a lower-sugar meal perfect for diabetic diets.
- Toast rice briefly in the pan before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and add a delightful aromatic dimension to the dish.
- Marinate chicken beforehand in pineapple juice for extra tenderness and deeper tropical taste infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg