Chicken pineapple and rice, what a treat
Pineapple Chicken and rice
A delightful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice, all cooked together in a savory broth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!Ingredients
- 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
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and heat through.
- Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep and can be easily reheated.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less pineapple according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg