Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a vibrant, tropical dish that bursts with flavor and color. This recipe combines sweet pineapple, tender chicken, and crunchy vegetables for a delightful meal that’s perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for guests, this dish promises to transport you to a sun-soaked paradise with every bite. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and create lasting memories around your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 ripe fresh pineapple, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces and dicing the pineapple.
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (5–7 minutes).
- Toss in onions, bell peppers, garlic, and pineapple; sauté until veggies are tender-crisp (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, and lime juice; mix thoroughly until heated through (2–3 minutes).
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg