Pineapple Chicken and Rice: A Juicy, Easy Weeknight Delight
Enjoy this delicious and simple pineapple chicken and rice recipe that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic powder, ginger, and black pepper.
- Add rice, pineapple chunks, chicken broth, and soy sauce into the skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce beforehand.
- Use fresh pineapple for a sweeter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg