Description
One-Pan Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delightful fusion of savory chicken, fluffy rice, and sweet pineapple, all cooked in a single skillet. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, offering a refreshing tropical twist that will tantalize your taste buds. With minimal cleanup required, it’s not only comforting but also an exotic treat that promises to impress your family and friends. Enjoy this delectable dish topped with fresh garnishes for an added burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Gather and prepare ingredients by dicing the onion and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add rice to the pan, stirring well to combine and toasting for about 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for approximately 15 minutes.
- Gently add pineapple chunks; stir and cover again; cook for another 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving; garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg