Pineapple Chicken and Rice

This Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings tropical flair to your dinner table with tender chicken, caramelized pineapple chunks, and perfectly seasoned rice all cooked together in one pan. The savory soy-ginger broth creates a beautiful balance of sweet and umami flavors, while the pineapple adds bursts of juicy sweetness that complement the savory chicken. It’s an easy weeknight meal that feels like a mini vacation with every bite.

If you love tropical-inspired flavors, you’ll also enjoy our Easy and Juicy Huli Huli Chicken for another Hawaiian-style dish with that same sweet and savory appeal. For more one-pan rice dishes, try our Green Chile Chicken and Rice Casserole or Peruvian Chicken & Rice with Green Sauce—both deliver satisfying, complete meals with bold flavor profiles.

Pineapple Chicken and Rice

Recipe by Daily Disher

Pineapple Chicken and Rice blends juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory soy sauce for a perfectly balanced, one-pan meal.

Course: MainCuisine: AsianDifficulty: Easy

3.9 from 22 votes

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Servings

4

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

30

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

45

minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice

• 1.5 pounds chicken breast

• 1 cup pineapple chunks

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon ginger

• 1 clove garlic

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 piece onion

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch black pepper

Directions

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear and then drain it completely using a strainer or sieve.
• Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are uniform for even cooking.
• In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté the ginger and garlic until aromatic.
• Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
• Stir in onions and cook until they become translucent, mixing with the chicken for enhanced flavor.
• Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
• Add the rice and pineapple chunks to the pan, stir, then cover and reduce heat to low.
• Let the mixture simmer until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

• Total number of serves: 4
• Calories: 250kcal
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 620mg
• Potassium: 400mg
• Sugar: 8g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 60mg
• Iron: 2mg

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