Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful one-pan meal that brings tropical flavors right to your dinner table. This vibrant dish features tender chicken simmered with sweet caramelized pineapple, colorful veggies, and fluffy jasmine rice, all cooked together in a savory broth. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s not only easy to prepare but also healthy, making it an ideal choice for families looking for a nourishing meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes). Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in pineapple and cook for another 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover tightly with a lid and simmer for about 18–20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through for an additional minute or two before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, include vegetables like peas or carrots. Substitute chicken with turkey or tofu for variations. To enhance flavor depth, use fresh garlic and ginger.