Description
Pineapple Chicken and Rice brings tropical Hawaiian flavors to your dinner table with juicy chicken and tangy sweet pineapple. Simmered in a rich sauce and served over fluffy rice, this dish offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet that transports diners to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cut into cubes
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pineapple, cut into cubes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) jasmine rice
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, drizzling of olive oil across the surface.
- Add diced chicken pieces, cooking continuously until each cube transforms to a golden-brown exterior and reaches complete internal doneness, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer cooked chicken onto a separate plate, maintaining warmth and preserving juiciness.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened.
- Incorporate fresh pineapple chunks, allowing them to caramelize and release natural sweetness for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour jasmine rice into the skillet, followed by chicken broth, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, kosher salt, and ground black pepper, stirring to combine ingredients evenly.
- Increase heat momentarily, bringing the mixture to a robust boil while constantly monitoring.
- Reduce heat to lowest setting, securely cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and allow rice to simmer undisturbed for 15-18 minutes.
- Verify rice tenderness and liquid absorption by gently fluffing with a fork.
- Reintroduce reserved chicken pieces, carefully folding them into the rice mixture to distribute heat and flavors uniformly.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds across the top for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Prep ahead by cutting chicken and chopping vegetables to streamline cooking process.
- Jasmine rice offers delicate floral aroma and fluffy texture perfect for absorbing savory sauce.
- Pineapple adds brightness and natural sweetness, balancing soy sauce’s salty depth.
- Use fresh ginger for more intense, zesty flavor compared to dried ground versions.
- Sesame seeds provide delightful nutty crunch and enhance visual appeal of final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg