Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe – Easy Tropical Flavor! This quick, one-pan dish combines succulent chicken with sweet pineapple, aromatic jasmine rice, and colorful vegetables, all simmered together for a delightful meal that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
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
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (3–4 minutes), then add garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Add cubed chicken to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned on all sides (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in diced bell pepper and pineapple. Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; mix well.
- Add jasmine rice to the skillet, bring to a gentle boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg