Description
A delightful combination of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, this Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors that your family will love. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it makes a great weeknight dinner.
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 and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and heat through.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or carrots for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg