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Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice

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Easy Pineapple Chicken with Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that pairs tender chicken with a sweet and savory pineapple glaze. Served over rice, it’s a satisfying one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced or grated
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • Cooked white or brown rice (for serving)
  • Optional: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, red bell pepper, chili flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in pineapple juice, soy sauce, and brown sugar or honey. Bring to a simmer.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Add to the skillet and stir until the sauce thickens.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet along with pineapple chunks. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
  6. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes, until everything is heated through and coated well.
  7. Serve hot over cooked rice and top with optional garnishes like green onions or sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use canned pineapple in juice, not syrup, for best flavor.
  • Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra color and crunch.
  • Spice it up with red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
  • Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce to make it gluten-free.

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