Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken

Infuse your dinner routine with island-inspired flavor using this Quick Caribbean Pineapple Chicken recipe—a vibrant combination of juicy seared chicken breasts, sweet pineapple chunks, and a zesty soy-honey-lime glaze. This one-pan dish comes together in just 35 minutes, making it perfect for weeknight cooking that doesn’t skimp on bold taste. The savory-sweet sauce is balanced by aromatic garlic, ginger, and warming spices like allspice and paprika, while sautéed red bell peppers and onions add a fresh crunch. Garnished with fragrant cilantro and scallions, this tropical delight pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice for a colorful, satisfying meal that will transport your taste buds straight to the Caribbean.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 whole red bell pepper, diced
• 1 whole yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 4 cups white rice (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and ground allspice.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the diced onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and ginger for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the pineapple chunks to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and cornstarch until smooth. Pour the mixture into the skillet and stir to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 6

Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce and pineapple mixture over the top. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm the chicken and meld the flavors.

Step 7

Garnish the dish with sliced scallions and chopped cilantro. Serve hot over a bed of white rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2330.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2902.2

Total Fat 57.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 2874.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g	0%
Total Sugars 84.1g
Protein 245.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 296.4mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 1560.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 17.9%

Protein: 34.2%

Carbs: 47.8%