Create a Flavorful Pineapple Chicken Rice in Just 5 Steps!
Indulge in this vibrant and easy-to-make dish that harmonizes the sweet, tropical notes of pineapple with savory chicken and fluffy rice. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is both quick and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from pan.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and cumin (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in pineapple and red bell pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes. Return chicken to the pan and mix well before seasoning with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 721mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 77mg