Description
Tropical flavors dance in this mouthwatering Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish, bringing island-inspired comfort to your dinner table. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice combine for a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup (150 grams) pineapple, cubed
- 1 cup (185 grams) jasmine rice
- 2 cups (470 milliliters) chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear chicken in hot olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 6-7 minutes. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and red bell peppers until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add fresh pineapple chunks to the vegetable mixture, allowing them to caramelize slightly for 2 minutes.
- Pour jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger into the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet and allow rice to simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice becomes tender.
- Gently fold the reserved cooked chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients and heating through for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and rice, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a more tender and juicy result that absorbs flavors better than chicken breast.
- Choose fresh pineapple over canned for a brighter, more vibrant taste and natural sweetness that elevates the entire dish.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan before sprinkling to release their nutty aroma and enhance the final presentation with a subtle crunch.
- Swap jasmine rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version that maintains the dish’s delicious tropical profile while reducing calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg