Description
Indulge in a tropical flavor explosion with this Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe. This delightful dish combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and vibrant bell peppers, all brought together with a zesty sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and offers the health benefits of lean protein and fresh veggies. Whether you serve it in lettuce wraps or over cauliflower rice, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your preferences. Bring the sunshine of the tropics to your dinner table tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the jasmine rice by combining it with water in a pot, bringing it to a boil, then covering and simmering on low for about 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger for about 1 minute.
- Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced onion and bell peppers; cook until vegetables are tender (4–5 minutes).
- Mix in pineapple chunks, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha; let simmer for another 3–5 minutes.
- Serve over fluffy jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg