Tropical Chicken and Pineapple Rice Delight Recipe
This dish combines tender chicken and sweet pineapple with jasmine rice for a delightful tropical flavor. It's a quick and easy dinner option that is both savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 whole bell pepper red or yellow, diced
- ½ medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped green onions for garnish
- optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until clear and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chicken with salt and pepper until golden brown.
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry until tender.
- Incorporate pineapple chunks, soy sauce, and honey, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice and fold it into the skillet with the chicken mixture.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
- Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For added flavor, consider garnishing with lime or cilantro.