Description
One-Pan Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that combines succulent chicken, aromatic rice, and sweet pineapple in a single skillet. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that is sure to please everyone at the table. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy more time with family and friends while savoring this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and dice the onion and chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add rice to the pan; toast for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks; stir gently and cover again for an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving; garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating bell peppers or snap peas during cooking. Adjust spice levels by modifying or omitting red pepper flakes to suit your taste.