Pineapple Chicken and Rice Delight: A Juicy Twist You’ll Love
Enjoy a tropical twist on dinner with this delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice recipe that brings together juicy chicken and sweet pineapple for a flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through.
- Stir in the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a separate pot, heat the cooked rice.
- Serve the chicken mixture over the bed of rice and top with chopped green onions.
Notes
- This dish can be made with either fresh or canned pineapple.
- For additional flavor, consider marinating the chicken in soy sauce and ginger before cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken and Rice, Chicken Recipes, Tropical Recipes