Pineapple Chicken and Rice
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is a quick, one-pan meal that combines savory chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice. It’s the perfect balance of flavors, with a touch of soy sauce and ginger. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is a perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and diced red bell pepper for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the cubed pineapple to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated 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 tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat through.
- Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For added heat, add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
- For a vegetarian option, replace the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
- Swap jasmine rice for brown rice or basmati for a different texture.
- You can add additional vegetables like peas, carrots, or snow peas for more nutrition.
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