Ingredients:
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
Directions:
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.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Pineapple Chicken and Rice
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This tropical Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a flavorful one-pan dish featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and savory jasmine rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it balances sweet and savory flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 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 (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.
- Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add Pineapple:
- Stir in pineapple cubes and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Cook Rice and Add Seasoning:
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper.
- Stir and bring to a boil.
- Simmer:
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Combine and Garnish:
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Heat through and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use pineapple juice in place of part of the chicken broth.
- Substitute jasmine rice with brown rice for a heartier option, adjusting cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired