Description
This Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, featuring juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and fluffy rice cooked in a flavorful sauce. A quick and delicious meal for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup bell peppers, chopped
- ½ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
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Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken, season with garlic powder, ginger, and red pepper flakes, and cook until browned.
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Add Pineapple & Peppers
- Stir in pineapple chunks and bell peppers, cooking for 2 minutes until slightly caramelized.
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Simmer with Rice
- Add rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and hoisin sauce.
- Stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender.
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Serve & Enjoy
- Fluff the rice, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce, ginger, and honey for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 32 g