30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice Recipe
A delightful and flavorful dish, this 30 Minute Pineapple Chicken with Coconut Rice is a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Tender chicken pieces glazed in a tangy pineapple sauce, served with a refreshing pineapple salsa and creamy coconut rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a glass jar, whisk together soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, ketchup, shallots, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Marinate chicken in 1/3 of the sauce for 15 minutes or overnight.
- Make the Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet. Cook marinated chicken until glazed and caramelized. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve: Serve chicken over coconut rice, top with pineapple salsa, avocado, and lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Coconut Rice, Asian Chicken Recipe, Pineapple Salsa, Easy Dinner Recipe
