Description
Delight your taste buds with this Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe, a delightful dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors. Juicy chicken breast is sautéed to perfection, paired with sweet caramelized pineapple, and served over fluffy jasmine rice. This one-pan meal is not only quick to prepare but also offers a nutritious balance of protein and essential nutrients. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup pineapple, cut into cubes
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Sear the chicken until golden brown (6-7 minutes), then remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until tender. Add pineapple chunks and caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes until the rice absorbs the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the reserved chicken. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg