Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a delightful one-pot dish that combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and juicy pineapple for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is ideal for quick weeknight meals or impressing guests at gatherings. Its versatility allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the sweetness to match your taste. Enjoy a meal that’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare and clean up!
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- Long-grain white rice
- Fresh pineapple chunks
- Bell peppers
- Green onions
- Garlic
- Fresh ginger
- Soy sauce
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil or sesame oil
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop bell peppers and green onions. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in bell peppers and half the green onions; cook for 2 minutes. Add pineapple chunks.
- Pour in rice, soy sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar or honey. Mix well, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork, adjust seasoning if desired, garnish with remaining green onions, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking. Customize with vegetables like snap peas or carrots. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu to vary protein options.