Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a delightful dish that marries the sweetness of pineapple with savory chicken and fluffy rice, making it an ideal choice for any meal. This recipe is quick to prepare, featuring just five easy steps that yield a vibrant, flavor-packed dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The combination of juicy chicken, tangy pineapple, and aromatic spices creates a mouthwatering experience that everyone will love. Plus, this recipe offers plenty of room for customization; feel free to toss in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice levels to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2. Cook bite-sized chicken pieces until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- 3. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- 4. Add rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and cumin; bring to a boil then simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.
- 5. Fold in diced pineapple and red bell pepper; return chicken to the skillet and mix gently before seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg