Pineapple Chicken and Rice: Easy, Juicy Comfort Food Recipe
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A delicious and easy-to-make recipe for pineapple chicken and rice that delivers comfort in every bite.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add rice, stir well, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce and garlic powder for 30 minutes before cooking.
- This dish can be served with chopped green onions on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg