Description
Are you ready to indulge in a delightful dish that brings the essence of the tropics right to your dinner table? Our Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe is a vibrant blend of tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a sweet and spicy sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any weeknight meal or special occasion, and it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a flavorful one-pot meal, this tropical treat will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook rice with 4 cups of water in a rice cooker or on stovetop until fluffy.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned.
- Stir in onions and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Mix in pineapple, soy sauce, honey, and sriracha; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Serve the chicken mixture over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, swap soy sauce with tamari. To make it vegan, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.