Description
Pineapple Chicken Rice is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Featuring tender, marinated chicken, juicy pineapple chunks, and colorful vegetables over fluffy rice, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings, summer barbecues, or cozy weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté veggies: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add diced bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3. Cook the chicken: Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- 4. Combine: Stir in pineapple chunks and cooked rice; mix until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 5. Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed and garnish with green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg