Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, one-pot meal that combines tender chicken with the sweetness of fresh pineapple, savory bell peppers, and aromatic garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this dish promises to delight your family and friends with its tropical flavors. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a comforting and satisfying experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken breasts in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 30 minutes.
- While marinating, chop pineapple and bell peppers.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple to the skillet; stir for another 5 minutes until fruits soften.
- Stir in cooked rice and let simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg