Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings island flavors straight to your dinner table with juicy chicken and tangy tropical notes. Fresh ingredients and simple seasoning make this quick meal a family favorite that delivers delicious satisfaction in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
Produce:
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
Pantry and Seasonings:
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Add 1 lb cubed chicken breast and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until pieces turn golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate. In the same skillet, add 1 chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Drop 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced red bell pepper into the skillet. Sauté for 2 minutes, allowing vegetables to soften and release their aromatic flavors.
- Incorporate 1 cup cubed pineapple and cook for 2 minutes, letting the fruit caramelize slightly and develop deeper sweetness.
- Pour 1 cup jasmine rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the skillet, gently stirring to coat everything in the fragrant sauce and warm through for 2 minutes.
- Plate the dish and sprinkle ¼ cup sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top as a fresh, crunchy garnish.
Notes
- Opt for jasmine or basmati rice for the most fragrant and fluffy results in your tropical dish.
- Choose fresh, ripe pineapple for the best sweet-tangy flavor that complements the chicken perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap chicken thighs with lean chicken breast and use low-sodium chicken broth.
- Toast sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan to enhance their nutty aroma before sprinkling over the finished dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg