Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken and fluffy rice with juicy pineapple for a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or a dish to impress guests, this one-pot wonder simplifies cooking and cleanup while delivering an explosion of taste. With just 15 minutes of preparation, you’ll have a complete meal that can easily be customized to your liking, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- Boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 3 green onions, chopped (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken, chopping bell peppers, and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, then add chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes).
- Stir in bell peppers and half of the green onions; cook for 2 minutes. Add pineapple chunks to warm them through.
- Combine rice, soy sauce, chicken broth, and brown sugar or honey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with remaining green onions before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg