Description
A delightful one-pan meal featuring juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant rice, perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add the soy sauce, pineapple chunks, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the rice and cover to cook according to rice package instructions, usually about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Use fresh pineapple for best flavor; adjust the soy sauce to your taste. Let the rice sit covered for fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, one-pan meal, easy recipe, family dinner, chicken and rice