Description
Indulge in this vibrant Pineapple Chicken and Rice dish, where tender chicken meets sweet pineapple in a delightful blend of flavors. A tropical escape on your plate!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple (or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers (red or yellow)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- ½ cup coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and chop vegetables; dice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and bell peppers; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in soy sauce and coconut milk (if using) along with chopped pineapple chunks. Mix well.
- In a separate pot, boil water, then add rice and cook according to package instructions until fluffy.
- Serve the Pineapple Chicken over rice; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Swap in peas or carrots for added nutrition and color. Experiment with spices like garlic powder or cayenne for extra flavor. Fresh pineapple enhances taste, but canned is a quick alternative.