Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings tropical flavors straight to your dinner table, combining sweet and savory notes that dance across your palate. Tender chicken pieces nestled with juicy pineapple chunks make this quick and easy meal a total family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound chicken breast
Main Components:
- 1 cup pineapple
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
- ¼ cup green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cut 1 pound chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Dice 1 onion, 2 garlic cloves, and 1 red bell pepper. Add to the same skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Chop 1 cup fresh pineapple into small chunks. Add to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes to caramelize slightly.
- Pour 1 cup jasmine rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger into the skillet. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a full boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice absorbs all liquid.
- Gently fold the reserved chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Warm the combined dish for an additional 2-3 minutes over low heat.
- Plate the pineapple chicken and rice. Sprinkle ¼ cup sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top before serving.
Notes
- Slice the chicken into uniform cubes to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Fresh pineapple works best for maximum flavor, but canned pineapple can be a convenient substitute if needed.
- Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan for a few minutes before sprinkling to enhance their nutty aroma and depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and double-check your broth ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg