Description
One-Pan Pineapple Chicken & Rice is a delightful fusion of savory and sweet flavors that brings a tropical twist to your dinner table. This easy, one-pan recipe showcases juicy chicken thighs paired with fluffy rice and vibrant pineapple chunks, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With minimal cleanup and a burst of flavor in every bite, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Get ready to enjoy a nutritious meal that’s as satisfying as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes; sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion turns translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add rice to the pan; toast for about 2 minutes while stirring.
- Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add pineapple chunks, stir gently, cover again, and cook an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg