Description
Succulent pineapple chicken and rice brings tropical Hawaiian flavors dancing across your plate with bold, sweet-savory harmony. Juicy chicken pieces nestled among fluffy rice create a quick, satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners that transport taste buds to island paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Produce and Aromatics:
- 1 cup (150 grams) pineapple, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) green onions, sliced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup (185 grams) jasmine rice
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium temperature, searing chicken pieces until golden and fully cooked, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sauté chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced red bell peppers until vegetables become tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate fresh pineapple chunks into the vegetable mixture, allowing flavors to meld for approximately 2 minutes.
- Introduce jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the rice to simmer quietly for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice reaches perfect tenderness.
- Gently fold the previously cooked chicken back into the rice mixture, ensuring even distribution and reheating thoroughly.
- Transfer the completed dish to serving plates, garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative to chicken breasts for a juicier, more flavorful result.
- Toast the rice in the skillet before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent clumping.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and ensuring all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep all ingredients beforehand to ensure smooth cooking and prevent burning or overcooking any components.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg