Pineapple Chicken & Rice
Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delightful dish that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors in a single pot. This one-pan recipe combines juicy chicken, fresh pineapple, and aromatic rice, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for a smooth cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another minute.
- Add bell peppers; cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- Mix in diced pineapple.
- Pour in soy sauce; season with black pepper and salt.
- Stir in rice until evenly combined.
- Add vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg