Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight
Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight delivers a burst of tropical flavor with tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy jasmine rice. This vibrant dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining savory and sweet elements that will transport your taste buds to paradise. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, it’s a meal everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions until fluffy.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and diced pineapple; pour over cooked chicken.
- Allow to simmer for an additional few minutes until flavors meld.
- Serve over fluffy rice, garnished with reserved pineapple chunks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - Marinate the chicken in soy sauce for extra flavor. - Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variation. - Add colorful veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for added crunch.