Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that merges tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice for an unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this dish brings tropical sunshine to your table with every bite. The combination of savory and sweet flavors creates a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your countertop. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions and fluff with a fork when done.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, and diced pineapple. Pour over cooked chicken and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in cooked rice with the chicken mixture; heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg