Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful fusion of tropical sweetness and savory goodness that transports your taste buds to an island paradise, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup Rice (jasmine, basmati, or your choice)
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 Bell peppers (any color you prefer), sliced
- 2 Green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute.
- Add sliced bell peppers and pineapple chunks; pour in soy sauce and stir.
- Mix in rice and enough water to cook (about double the volume of rice).
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and pineapple juice beforehand. Can be served cold as a salad on warm evenings.
Find it online: https://www.wholesomeeasy.com/pineapple-chicken-and-rice/