30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice
30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice is the ultimate quick and flavorful meal, perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender chicken pieces marinated in a sweet and savory sauce with fresh pineapple, served over creamy coconut rice. The tropical flavors not only tantalize your taste buds but also create a vibrant dinner experience that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired and chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté shallot and jalapeno in sesame oil until softened. Add rice and toast for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and water; season with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken until done (about 7–10 minutes).
- Serve coconut rice topped with chicken, pineapple chunks, lime juice, avocado, and cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg