Pineapple Chicken Rice – Sweet, Savory & Bursting
Savor the vibrant flavors of Pineapple Chicken Rice, a quick and delightful dish that combines sweet pineapple and tender chicken for a truly unforgettable meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups jasmine rice (cooked)
Instructions
- Wash and cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, and grated ginger. Marinate for about 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (about 6 to 8 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions; fluff when done.
- Serve the chicken-pineapple mixture over a bed of rice and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg