Description
This Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is the perfect mix of juicy chicken, sticky honey-soy glaze, and caramelized fresh pineapple served over fluffy jasmine rice. It’s a one-pan meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or crowd-pleasing potluck. This easy recipe brings bold flavor with minimal effort, making it a go-to choice for easy dinner ideas, food ideas that wow, and delicious family-friendly meals.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken in a single layer until browned and cooked through.
3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and stir for 1 minute.
4. Pour in soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Stir and simmer.
5. Add fresh pineapple chunks and simmer until the sauce thickens and pineapple starts to caramelize.
6. Serve the pineapple chicken over jasmine rice and garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple for best flavor and texture—canned just doesn’t give the same brightness.
Don’t skip searing the chicken. It adds depth and keeps the texture juicy.
Simmer the sauce until thick—it continues to thicken slightly after removing from heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: pineapple chicken, quick dinner, easy recipe, one-pan meal, healthy dinner, sweet and savory chicken, chicken and rice