Description
Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight is a vibrant dish that transports you to a sun-soaked paradise with every bite. Juicy chicken melds perfectly with sweet pineapple and colorful bell peppers, all served atop fluffy white rice. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, offering a delightful balance of tropical flavors that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 ripe pineapple, chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chopping the pineapple and bell peppers.
- In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the chicken pieces for 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
- Stir in bell peppers and garlic, then mix in soy sauce and brown sugar until well combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pineapple and cook for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Plate the tropical chicken mixture over rice and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg