Tropical Delight: Pineapple Chicken and Rice
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is a delicious and easy one-pan meal! It features tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice in a savory sauce. Learn how to make this flavorful and satisfying dish
Ingredients
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- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
- Cook the Pineapple: Add the cubed pineapple to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes.
- Simmer the Rice: Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well to distribute the flavors evenly. Heat through. Serve the dish garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.