Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a tropical delight that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful bell peppers for a flavorful dish that brightens any meal. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, you’ll feel like you’re dining on a sunny island getaway.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Dice pineapple and bell pepper; mince garlic.
- Cook rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in garlic, bell pepper, pineapple, soy sauce, honey, and pineapple juice. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- Fold in cooked rice until well combined; serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg