Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, tropical twist on a classic comfort dish that combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and tender jasmine rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is packed with bold flavors that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, 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 (or vegetable broth for vegan)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken, onion, garlic, red bell pepper, and pineapple into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the cubed chicken until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, and pineapple. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg