Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful tropical dish that transforms your dinner into a Hawaiian getaway. Juicy chicken is sautéed with sweet pineapple and aromatic spices, then combined with fluffy rice for a comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and impressively delicious. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup fruit juice (pineapple or orange)
- Olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic and ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken with garlic and ginger until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add pineapple chunks along with their juice; stir to combine.
- Add rice and water (or broth) according to package instructions. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer and cover.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is fluffy and flavors meld.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving and drizzle with soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg