Description
A delightful combination of juicy chicken and sweet pineapple nestled in jasmine rice, perfect for any weeknight dinner or family gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup pineapple, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Sautéing the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Softening the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Adding the Pineapple: Add the pineapple and cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the sweetness to enhance the flavor profile of the dish.
- Mixing in the Rice: Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmering the Dish: Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the flavorful broth.
- Combining Chicken with Rice: Return the chicken to the skillet, mix well, and heat through, allowing the flavors to unite beautifully.
- Garnishing: Serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for an extra burst of flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
Prep ingredients in advance to speed up the cooking process. You can customize the dish with additional vegetables or different proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg