Pineapple Chicken & Rice Recipe
Rich, Balanced, and Appetizing Pineapple Chicken & Rice Recipe – This Pineapple Chicken and Rice Meal is Flavorful and Health Conscious!
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. It consists of tender chicken cubes, juicy pineapple, fluffy and aromatic rice. The addition of ginger and a touch of soy sauce enhances the overall flavors and makes this recipe special and flavorful.
The dish is rich, vibrant and eye catching; even if you’re not a fan of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe will invite you to indulge. This meal is perfect for healthy meal prep, family dinners, casual gathering, or even weeknight snacks when craving something tasty but nutritious.
The Nourishing Properties of this Recipe:
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is a light and wholesome meal with various health benefits. The recipe contains chicken breast, which is lean, high in protein and low in fat, while the vegetables pack this recipe with vitamins and minerals. The fresh and sweet pineapple is an amazing source of vitamin C and antioxidants. It also helps with digestion, weight loss and skin health. Finally, the Jasmine rice makes the recipe hearty, filling, and packed with fiber.
What ingredients do I need for this Pineapple Chicken & Rice recipe?
1 pound cubed Chicken Breast
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup pineapple (Cubed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 onion (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
Salt and pepper
1 cup jasmine rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
¼ cup green onions (sliced)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
How to make this Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe?
Add olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once heated, add in the cubed chicken breast and let it cook until it the pieces turn golden brown, then remove them and set aside.
Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until they become soft.
Mix in the cubed pineapple and cook for 2 minutes.
Add in the jasmine rice, soy sauce, ginger, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Increase the heat until boiling then reduce it to low, place the lid to cover the skillet to simmer for 18 to 20 minutes; until the rice is thoroughly cooked.
Place back the cooked chicken in the pan and mix to incorporate the flavors evenly and heat the chicken.
Serve the dish topped with sliced green onions, sesame seeds or drizzles of soy sauce. Enjoy!
If you’re looking for a healthy, vibrant and appetizing dish with tropical flavors; this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is the one to make!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which rice works for this recipe? You can use Jasmine rice, Basmati rice, brown rice or coconut rice. If you’re looking for an alternative, you can use couscous or quinoa.
How can I replace the pineapple pieces? If pineapple is not your thing, you can use mango; it works well with sweet and savory dishes. You can also use papaya, peach, or pomegranate.
How can I replace the chicken breast? You can use turkey breast, tenderloin pork, pork chops, salmon, white fish or shrimp.
What veggies can I add to this Pineapple Chicken & Rice bowl? You can add shredded zucchini, shredded carrots, peas, corn, green beans, broccoli, or spinach.
How can I store any leftovers? Place your leftovers in an airtight container and put it in the fridge (up to 4 days).
How can I serve this Pineapple Chicken and Rice?
I like serving this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe in a bowl, but you can also serve it on a plate paired with different veggies. You can pair with roasted bell peppers, roasted sweet potato cubes, grilled asparagus or charred corn. You can also pair with fresh Mediterranean salad with a simple light dressing or some homemade garlic bread. As this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe is light and simple, you can pair it with small cups filled with lime yogurt, Tzatziki, or sweet chili sauce.
Pineapple Chicken & Rice Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound cubed Chicken Breast
- 1 cup pineapple Cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves 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
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add olive oil to a large skillet set over medium heat. Once heated, add in the cubed chicken breast and let it cook until it the pieces turn golden brown, then remove them and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion, diced bell pepper and minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté until they become soft.
- Mix in the cubed pineapple and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in the jasmine rice, soy sauce, ginger, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Increase the heat until boiling then reduce it to low, place the lid to cover the skillet to simmer for 18 to 20 minutes; until the rice is thoroughly cooked.
- Place back the cooked chicken in the pan and mix to incorporate the flavors evenly and heat the chicken.
- Serve the dish topped with sliced green onions, sesame seeds or drizzles of soy sauce. Enjoy!
