Description
Create a Flavorful Pineapple Chicken and Rice in Just 30 Minutes! is a vibrant, tropical dish that effortlessly combines juicy chicken with sweet pineapple and fragrant jasmine rice, all in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe offers a quick solution for a delicious dinner that will impress everyone at your table. With the bold flavors of ginger and soy sauce, each bite bursts with delightful tastes that will transport you to an island paradise. Plus, it’s simple to prepare and cleanup is a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in cubed pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet, stir to combine flavors. Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg