Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant tropical dish that will transport your taste buds straight to paradise. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender chicken with succulent pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and a flavorful sauce that balances sweetness and spice. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this one-pan wonder is both nutritious and satisfying. Enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors in every bite, making it a new family favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- For the sauce: soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, olive oil, grated ginger
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook with water in a rice cooker or pot according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet; add pineapple chunks and sauce ingredients. Stir well and cook for another 5-7 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Serve over fluffy jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg