Description
A tropical twist on a classic dish, this Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe brings together juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and savory rice for a flavor-packed meal. Easy to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a one-pan dish that delivers big on taste and cuts down on cleanup. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Rub chicken breasts with garlic powder, ginger powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add Pineapple and Sauce: Add pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add Rice and Broth: Pour in the uncooked rice and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Cover and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve chicken on top of rice and garnish with green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the soy sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
- To make the dish more colorful, add vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- Fresh pineapple gives a brighter flavor, but canned pineapple is a convenient option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 4 people
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg