Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a vibrant dish that brings together tender chicken, fluffy jasmine rice, and a luscious pineapple sauce. This easy-to-make recipe bursts with sweet and savory flavors, perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive occasions. Its colorful presentation and delightful aroma will impress family and friends alike, creating memorable moments around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup red or yellow bell peppers, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove chicken; add garlic and bell peppers to skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet with pineapple chunks. Whisk soy sauce, honey, and ginger paste together in a bowl; pour over mixture in skillet and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions separately.
- Fold cooked rice into the chicken mixture until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg