Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, jasmine rice, and savory soy ginger sauce for a balanced tropical dinner that is colorful, satisfying, and easy to prepare.
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 ginger, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cube the chicken breast and prepare the vegetables, pineapple, garlic, and ginger.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened and fragrant.
- Add the cubed pineapple and cook for about 2 minutes until slightly caramelized.
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well so the flavors combine.
- Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor and texture.
- Rinse jasmine rice before cooking to prevent sticky rice.
- Allow pineapple to lightly caramelize to deepen the sweet and savory flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lime or extra soy sauce if you want a brighter or saltier finish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 43
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 75