Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant dish that brings the tropical essence straight to your dining table. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special gatherings. The delightful combination of juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice creates a mouthwatering meal that’s bound to impress family and friends. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan cooking method, this flavorful dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cubed chicken breast
- 1 cup cubed pineapple
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cubed pineapple for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir everything together. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg