Pineapple Chicken And Rice: The Easy Juicy Dish You’ll Love
This easy recipe combines juicy chicken with sweet pineapple and fluffy rice for a delightful dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken thighs with garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, brown the chicken over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, and pineapple chunks to the skillet.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in soy sauce for an hour before cooking.
- Substitute brown rice for a healthier option; adjust cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg