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One-pan sweet and savory pineapple chicken and rice in a skillet
ChefMaster Emily

Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Get ready to meet your new go-to weeknight dinner! This Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a one-pan wonder that brings juicy chicken, tender rice, and golden pineapple chunks together in the most irresistible way.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Tropical
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or canned, drained
  • 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice uncooked
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 bell pepper sliced, any color
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or olive oil

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Season and sear chicken in hot skillet with oil until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and lightly caramelized.
  3. Add uncooked rice, bell peppers, and pineapple. Sauté for a few minutes to lightly toast the rice.
  4. Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken broth. Pour into the skillet and deglaze by scraping browned bits.
  5. Return chicken to the pan. Cover and simmer on low for 20–25 minutes until rice is cooked and chicken is done.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh pineapple for more texture and sweetness. Let the rice rest off heat for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture.