Pineapple Chicken & Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This one-pan meal features tender chicken pieces sautéed with fresh vegetables and juicy pineapple, all served over fluffy rice cooked in flavorful vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced bell peppers; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in diced pineapple, followed by soy sauce, black pepper, and salt; stir well.
- Incorporate rice into the mixture.
- Pour vegetable broth over all ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg