Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Bursting with savory and sweet flavors, this recipe combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice into a satisfying meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into cubes
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and mix well; heat through for another minute.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein substitutes such as shrimp or tofu. For added spice, incorporate red pepper flakes during cooking.