Description
A tropical dish that wraps you in warmth with every bite, combining sweet pineapple and savory chicken for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup rice (preferably jasmine or long grain)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat some oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned; the more golden, the better!
- Stir in the garlic powder and minced ginger, cooking for an additional minute to awaken those wonderful aromas.
- Add in the rice, chicken broth, and soy sauce; bring to a boil, letting all the flavors meld together.
- Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked (about 15-20 minutes), losing yourself in the cozy scents filling your kitchen!
- Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing their sweetness to integrate beautifully into the dish.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve garnished with fresh green onions for that pop of color!
Notes
Feel free to adapt the recipe by adding other proteins or swapping rice for quinoa. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg