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Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice (30-Minute One-Pan Dinner!)

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Craving a sweet and savory dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup? This pineapple chicken and rice combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful bell peppers in a glossy sauce, served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, kid-friendly, and great for meal prep.

Ingredients

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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 can (15-20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained (reserve 1/4 cup juice)

1 bell pepper, any color, diced

1 small onion, diced

1 cup frozen peas and carrots or broccoli florets (optional)

2 cups cooked jasmine or white rice (day-old or cooled works best)

1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice

2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari

1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)

1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated)

1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

1 tbsp oil (olive, avocado or vegetable)

Sliced green onions, sesame seeds, chopped cashews or lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through (internal temp 165°F). Remove to a plate.

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3. In the same skillet, add bell pepper and onion. Cook 2-3 minutes until crisp-tender. Stir in pineapple chunks and cook 1-2 minutes more to caramelize slightly.

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5. Whisk pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger in a small bowl. Pour into skillet with veggies. Bring to a simmer. Stir cornstarch slurry, then add it. Cook 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes everything.

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7. Return chicken to skillet. Add cooked rice and stir to coat. Heat 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Pro Tip: For non-mushy rice, always use cooled or day-old rice. Stir gently at the end to keep grains separate.

Storage: Fridge up to 4 days, freezer up to 3 months (keep rice separate). Reheat with splash of water.

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 450, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 55g, Fat: 10g

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