Description
Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight is a vibrant dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice for a delicious escape to the tropics. Bursting with sweet and savory flavors, this easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it hot and experience a taste of paradise with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 ripe pineapple, cut into chunks
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice the onion and bell peppers. Cut the pineapple.
- Cook the rice: In a saucepan, boil 2 cups of water, add jasmine rice, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
- Sauté veggies: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (7-10 minutes).
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and any leftover pineapple juice.
- Combine: Add pineapple chunks and sauce to the skillet; stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 395g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger before cooking. Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.