Description
Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This one-pan dish features tender chicken pieces simmered with vibrant vegetables, aromatic spices, and juicy pineapple. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe not only delivers on taste but also on convenience, as everything cooks together in a single skillet. With its colorful presentation and satisfying texture, Pineapple Chicken & Rice is sure to become a beloved family favorite. Enjoy the tropical essence of this dish as it brings warmth and comfort to your dining table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients before cooking to streamline the process.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and brown for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced bell peppers; sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in diced pineapple until well combined.
- Pour in soy sauce, black pepper, and salt; cook for another minute.
- Stir in rice until evenly distributed.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat; fluff rice with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg