Description
A vibrant one-pot meal combining tender chicken, tangy pineapple, and flavorful rice. This quick and satisfying dish is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or breasts: 1 lb, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Pineapple chunks: 1 cup (drained, juice reserved)
- White or brown rice: 1 ½ cups
- Onion: 1 medium, chopped
- Bell peppers: 2, chopped
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Soy sauce: 3 tbsp
- Honey: 2 tbsp
- Ginger: 1 tsp, grated
- Chicken broth: 2 ½ cups
- Sesame oil or vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
- Green onions: 2-3 stalks, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper. Chop onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pan, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, honey, and a splash of chicken broth in a bowl. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken back to the pan with pineapple chunks and sauce. Stir to coat.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir uncooked rice into the pan, ensuring even distribution. Pour in chicken broth to submerge rice.
- Cook the Dish: Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with green onions and optional soy sauce drizzle. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer.
- Reheating: Add a splash of broth to reheat and keep the rice moist.
- Variations:
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh.
- Low-carb: Use cauliflower rice.
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or sriracha.
- Coconut flavor: Replace some broth with coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Fusion, Tropical
Keywords: pineapple chicken and rice, one-pot chicken recipe, tropical chicken and rice, sweet and savory chicken, weeknight chicken dinner