Description
Indulge in the tropical goodness of the Honey Garlic Pineapple Chicken Bowl: A Tropical Delight! This vibrant dish features tender chicken pieces glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, complemented by caramelized pineapple and served over fluffy brown rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this quick and easy recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of flavors creates a delightful dining experience that transports you straight to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Pour the prepared glaze into the skillet with the chicken and simmer until thickened.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until lightly caramelized.
- Serve the chicken and pineapple mixture generously over cooked brown rice.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg