Description
A sweet and savory pineapple chicken made with tender chicken, rice, and tropical flavors in one pan.
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
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cut chicken into cubes and prepare all vegetables.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden, then remove.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
- Add pineapple and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet and mix well.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple for best flavor.
- Avoid stirring rice too often while cooking.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75