Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe, a vibrant and tropical dish that is both easy to prepare and delightful to taste. Combining juicy chicken breast with sweet pineapple and fluffy jasmine rice, this one-pot wonder delivers a burst of flavors that will transport you straight to a sunny paradise. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With minimal cleanup and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables, it’s an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup pineapple (cut into cubes)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- ¼ cup green onions (sliced) for garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well before heating through.
- Garnish with 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: 572mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg