Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe – Easy Tropical Flavor! This vibrant dish combines juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and aromatic jasmine rice, delivering a burst of tropical goodness that is perfect for any meal. Whether you’re hosting guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- 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
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Cube the chicken breast and chop all vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Sauté vegetables: Stir in onion, garlic, and red bell pepper; sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add rice and broth: Mix in jasmine rice, pour in chicken broth along with soy sauce and ginger. Bring to a boil then reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Incorporate pineapple: Gently fold in cubed pineapple; cook for another minute until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg