Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
A delicious and tropical dish combining tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice, perfect for a family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated or ground
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the red bell pepper and cook until slightly softened.
- In a separate pot, combine the rice, chicken broth, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and green onions into the chicken mixture.
- Serve the chicken and pineapple mixture over the rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg