Create a Flavorful Pineapple Chicken and Rice in Just 30 Minutes!
Create a Flavorful Pineapple Chicken and Rice in Just 30 Minutes! Enjoy this easy recipe packed with tropical flavors — perfect for any weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garnish: sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and sauté until golden brown and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced red bell pepper. Sauté until softened, around 5 minutes. Stir in cubed pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and gently stir everything together. Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg