Name: Pineapple Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ginger, grated; 2 cups jasmine rice; 4 cups water; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; Fresh cilantro for garnish

Description

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Pineapple Chicken and Rice Recipe – Tropical Dinner Ideas. This delightful dish features succulent chicken pieces simmered in a sweet and tangy sauce, complemented by fresh pineapple and colorful bell peppers. Perfect for any weeknight dinner or casual gathering, this recipe is quick to prepare, ensuring you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying with family and friends. The combination of savory and sweet will tantalize your taste buds, making it a crowd-pleaser at the table.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
2 cups jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. Cook in a pot or rice cooker with 4 cups of water according to package instructions.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5–7 minutes).
Stir in soy sauce, honey, sriracha sauce, and ginger; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Add minced garlic, sliced onions, red and yellow bell peppers; stir-fry until tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).
Gently fold in pineapple chunks; cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Serve over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 560mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 54g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute soy sauce with tamari. For a vegan alternative, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh. Adjust the spice level by varying the amount of sriracha.