Pineapple Chicken and Rice: A Juicy Twist on a Classic Dish
A delightful and tangy dish that combines tender chicken with sweet pineapple and fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup bell pepper, chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add diced chicken. Cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic and chopped bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and soy sauce, allowing to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Season with black pepper and salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic for an hour before cooking.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg