Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pan dish that brings a taste of the tropics to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy chicken breast with sweet pineapple, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant jasmine rice, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish balances savory and sweet notes, making it a hit for both kids and adults. With minimal cleanup required and the ability to customize with your favorite vegetables, this delightful meal is as versatile as it is delicious. Treat your family to a flavorful escape with this simple yet satisfying dish tonight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken cubes and cook until golden brown; remove from heat.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat to simmer, cover skillet, and cook for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet; mix well and heat through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg