Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful, tropical-inspired dish that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table. Featuring tender chicken simmered with juicy pineapple and fluffy jasmine rice, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings. The sweet-and-savory combination of ingredients creates an enticing aroma that will impress your guests while being simple enough for everyday cooking. Packed with protein and nutrients, this recipe allows for versatility, so you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. With minimal prep time and easy clean-up, Pineapple Chicken and Rice is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sautรฉ onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened (3-5 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, top with chopped nuts or toasted coconut flakes. Fresh pineapple enhances flavor over canned varieties. Customize by swapping chicken for turkey or beef based on preference.