Description
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with this flavorful and easy-to-make Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight. A one-pan dish that combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and creamy coconut milk for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Fruits:
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple (or canned pineapple tidbits, drained)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Rice and Liquids:
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Garnish:
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add Vegetables and Rice: Add bell pepper, pineapple, and garlic to the skillet; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, chicken broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, and ginger.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and garnish with green onions and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For extra tropical flavor, sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.
- This dish works well with chicken thighs or shrimp as a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Pacific Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
