Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines succulent chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory jasmine rice. This dish brings a taste of the tropics to your dining table, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings alike. With minimal prep time and cleanup, this recipe effortlessly delivers bold flavors that appeal to the whole family. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a dish to impress guests, Pineapple Chicken and Rice is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and pineapple chunks; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until rice is cooked through.
- Let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg