Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a tropical delight that effortlessly combines tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fluffy rice. This vibrant dish bursts with flavor and color, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its perfect balance of sweet and savory notes, each bite transports you to paradise. Impress your family or guests with this easy-to-make recipe that promises smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced (or canned)
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice bell peppers. If using fresh pineapple, prepare it by dicing.
- Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté chicken until golden brown and cooked through (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and bell peppers; cook for an additional 2 minutes until tender yet crunchy.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, and any leftover pineapple juice. Pour over chicken and veggies in the skillet.
- Mix in cooked rice until well combined; heat for another minute or two. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg