Description
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet and tangy taste of pineapple The rice absorbs the delicious juices creating a perfect balance of savory and fruity flavors It is a great meal for a family dinner or casual gathering providing a colorful and appetizing presentation
Ingredients
From 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 to distribute the flavors evenly
Heat through
Serve the dish garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Notes
Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Cook rice with slightly less water for better texture
Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it tender
Use fresh pineapple for best flavor
Stir gently to prevent rice from breaking
Let dish rest before serving to blend flavors
- Prep Time: 35
- Cook Time: 25
- Method: Saute Add Cook Stir Bring Reduce Cover Simmer Return Mix Heat Serve
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Calories: 290