Description
If you’re looking for a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the taste of the tropics to your dinner table, try this Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender chicken with juicy pineapple and colorful bell peppers, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. It’s easy to prepare in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With fresh ingredients and customizable options, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 cups jasmine rice
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a rice cooker or pot, combine with 4 cups of water and cook according to instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces, cooking until browned on all sides. Stir in sliced onion, bell peppers, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Add pineapple chunks and stir until heated through.
- Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg