Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe: Easy Tropical Comfort Dish
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A delightful and easy recipe for Pineapple Chicken and Rice that combines the sweetness of pineapple with tender chicken and fluffy rice.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon green onions, chopped
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder and onion powder. Cook for an additional minute.
- Add the jasmine rice and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and soy sauce.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Mix in diced bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can substitute brown rice for a healthier option; adjust cooking time accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg