Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice brings the vibrant flavors of the tropics to your dinner table. This delightful dish combines tender chicken thighs with sweet pineapple and colorful vegetables, all tossed with fragrant jasmine rice and a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, Pineapple Chicken Rice is not only easy to prepare but also a hit with both kids and adults. With its quick preparation time and customizable ingredients, you can enjoy a delicious meal that bursts with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium pineapple
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mushroom sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- Cook rice in a medium saucepan with 4 cups water and a pinch of salt; bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add diced red bell pepper and peas; cook until tender.
- Fold in diced pineapple; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Combine soy sauce, mushroom sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl; pour over chicken mixture.
- Add cooked rice to skillet; gently mix everything together.
- Serve garnished with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg