Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, sweet-and-savory dish featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, colorful vegetables, and fluffy jasmine rice all simmered together for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 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 fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper until softened and fragrant.
3. Add the cubed pineapple and cook for about 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly caramelize.
4. Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well to evenly combine and heat through.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use fresh pineapple and freshly grated ginger.
You can substitute brown rice, but adjust the cooking time and liquid as needed.
Add a splash of pineapple juice for a slightly sweeter finish.
This dish pairs well with steamed broccoli or snap peas for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg