Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice! Easy Tropical Dinner
Juicy Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a delightful tropical dish that brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Combining tender chicken with sweet pineapple and fragrant ginger, this easy stir-fry is perfect for weeknight meals or casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends alike. The savory soy sauce adds depth, while the fresh ingredients create a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Serve it hot, garnished with lime wedges and cilantro, for an irresistible dining experience that transports you to a sunny paradise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch ginger (grated)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the vegetables.
- Marinate chicken in a bowl with soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken; cook until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- Stir in chopped onion and bell peppers; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in pineapple chunks along with the cooked rice; stir gently until everything is well combined and heated through (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges, cilantro, sesame seeds, and optional sriracha or chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg