Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that marries the sweetness of pineapple with tender chicken and fluffy rice, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just 45 minutes—but also allows for customization to suit your tastes. With a delightful combination of fresh ingredients and aromatic spices, this meal is sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy a bowlful of tropical flavor with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and seasonings. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in pineapple and red bell pepper; add chicken back to the pan. Heat everything through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg