Description
🍍✨ Savor the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Pineapple Chicken and Rice—packed with juicy chicken, tropical flavors, and wholesome ingredients for a meal that’s both delicious and nutritious! 🍗🌿
🍚🔥 Quick to make and easy to customize, this one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a hassle-free cooking experience while delivering bold, mouthwatering flavors in every bite! 🍍🥢
Ingredients
Chicken breast or thighs
Pineapple chunks
White or brown rice
Soy sauce
Brown sugar
Garlic
Ginger
Bell peppers
Onion
Peas
Carrots
Pineapple juice
Green onions
Sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for at least 15 minutes.
2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, peas, and carrots until they start to soften.
4. Add the rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
5. Pour in pineapple juice and water or broth, then bring to a simmer.
6. Add the pineapple chunks and return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
7. Cover the skillet and let the rice cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
8. Stir everything together and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce or brown sugar if needed.
9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy your pineapple chicken and rice.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in a teriyaki-style sauce for extra flavor and tenderness before cooking.
Cook the rice with pineapple juice instead of water to give it a subtle sweetness that complements the dish.
Add a mix of colorful vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, and peas to bring more texture and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Fusion