Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice for a vibrant tropical experience. This one-pan recipe is not only quick to prepare but also offers a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With just the right balance of sweet and savory, Pineapple Chicken and Rice is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 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 (or tamari)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté briefly before adding chicken cubes. Season with salt and pepper; cook until browned.
- Stir in diced red bell pepper and ginger; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice and chicken broth; stir well and add soy sauce.
- Incorporate cubed pineapple; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, covering the skillet.
- Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked through.
- Remove from heat; fluff rice with a fork before serving and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg