Description
Tropical Hawaiian-inspired pineapple chicken and rice delivers a mouthwatering island flavor explosion on your dinner plate. Juicy marinated chicken, sweet caramelized pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice combine for a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cubed
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (150 grams) pineapple, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup (15 grams) green onions, sliced
Grains, Seasonings, and Liquids:
- 1 cup (185 grams) jasmine rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon (9 grams) sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sizzle chicken cubes in olive oil over medium heat until golden and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and red bell peppers until vegetables become translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate fresh pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Add jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and bring the mixture to a rapid boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the rice to simmer for 18-20 minutes, ensuring liquid is fully absorbed and rice becomes fluffy.
- Gently fold the previously cooked chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring even distribution and heating through completely.
- Plate the dish and garnish with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the vibrant blend of tropical and savory flavors.
Notes
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a vegetarian version that maintains the dish’s vibrant flavor profile.
- Use brown rice instead of jasmine rice for added fiber and a nuttier texture, adjusting liquid and cooking time accordingly.
- For a low-sodium option, choose reduced-sodium soy sauce and reduce the added salt to control overall sodium intake.
- Quickly marinate chicken in pineapple juice before cooking to enhance tenderness and infuse extra tropical sweetness into the meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg