Description
A sweet and savory tropical dish that combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and a flavorful sauce served over rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal with a tropical twist!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken and Sauce:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ onion, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For Serving:
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken slices and cook until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. -
Sauté the Onion
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. -
Add Pineapple and Sauce Ingredients
Stir in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes to combine the flavors. -
Combine the Chicken and Sauce
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together, making sure the chicken is well coated with the sauce. -
Serve
Serve the pineapple chicken mixture over cooked rice. Enjoy your tropical twist on chicken!
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes or a bit of hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg