Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant dish that blends savory chicken with the tropical sweetness of pineapple, served on a bed of fragrant jasmine rice. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making it both satisfying and visually appealing.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 cup pineapple, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Add the cubed pineapple to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well. Heat through.
- Serve the dish garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Add chili peppers or hot sauce to bring heat to the dish if desired.
- For a different texture and flavor, substitute jasmine rice with brown rice or quinoa.
- Add extra veggies like peas, carrots, or broccoli for a more nutritious meal.
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
