Description
Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that marries the sweet tang of pineapple with tender chicken and fluffy jasmine rice. This recipe features a vibrant mix of fresh ingredients, creating a tropical experience that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. The zesty marinade enhances the chicken, while caramelized pineapple adds a unique twist, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this dish is not just a meal; it’s a culinary escape to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into cubes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium flame and add olive oil. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden-brown (6-7 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened. Add pineapple chunks and caramelize for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil.
- Lower heat and cover; simmer until rice absorbs liquid (15-18 minutes). Fluff rice with a fork.
- Fold in reserved chicken; garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg