Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a delightful dish that brings the tropical essence to your dinner table. This vibrant recipe combines tender chicken thighs, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables over fragrant jasmine rice, creating an irresistible medley of flavors and textures. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making it a hit with both kids and adults. With its sweet and savory sauce, each bite transports you to a sun-kissed paradise. Enjoy this quick and satisfying meal in under an hour!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium pineapple
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed rice with 4 cups of water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced red bell pepper and frozen peas; cook for another 3–4 minutes.
- Fold in diced pineapple; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked jasmine rice into the skillet; gently fold until combined; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg