Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a deliciously sweet and savory one-pan meal made with tender chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and perfectly cooked rice. It’s an easy weeknight dinner that’s bursting with tropical flavors, bringing the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess to your table. With minimal cleanup and a quick cooking time, this dish is ideal for busy families. Try it tonight and bring a little sunshine to your dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve juice)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated or ground
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, ginger, and chopped bell pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in rice, chicken broth, reserved pineapple juice, soy sauce, and honey. Combine well.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in cooked chicken and drained pineapple chunks. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Customize the recipe by adding more vegetables like peas, carrots, or zucchini.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat with a splash of chicken broth to keep the rice moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg