Pineapple Chicken and Rice
This vibrant and flavorful dish combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fluffy rice for a perfect blend of sweet and savory. It's an easy one-pot meal that’s sure to please the whole family!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or wok
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 pot for cooking rice if not using a rice cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice About 1 cup uncooked.
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 cup fresh pineapple Diced (or canned, drained).
- 1 piece bell pepper Diced (any color).
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Optional.
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger Grated (or ½ teaspoon ground ginger).
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 green onions sliced For garnish.
- sesame seeds For garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions. Set aside once done.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and bell pepper, sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in diced pineapple, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Gently fold in the cooked jasmine rice, mixing everything together until the rice is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve warm, and enjoy your delicious Pineapple Chicken and Rice!
Notes
This recipe can be easily customized by adding other vegetables like peas or carrots. You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier option. For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes or sriracha to the mix.