Easy Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe
This Easy Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful combination of tender chicken smothered in a sweet and tangy pineapple sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 and a half pounds boneless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Pineapple Sauce:
- 1 can (20 oz.) sliced pineapple, save the juice for the sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Serving:
- 4 servings of cooked rice
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season chicken with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Brown Chicken: Over medium heat, brown the chicken in the vegetable oil.
- Prepare Pineapple Sauce: Drain pineapple slices and reserve the juice. Combine cornstarch and 2 oz. of pineapple juice. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining juice with mustard, honey, and garlic.
- Cook Chicken: Add Dijon mixture to the pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan.
- Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch mixture, bring to a boil, and simmer for 2 minutes. Return chicken to the pan and coat with sauce.
- Add Pineapple: Place pineapple slices on and around the chicken, cover for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Serve: Serve over cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe, Rice Recipe, Sweet and Tangy Chicken
