Description
A deliciously balanced dish combining tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice cooked together in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal that feels special and full of flavor!
Ingredients
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1 pound chicken breast, cubed
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1 cup pineapple, cubed
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 cup jasmine rice
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup green onions, sliced
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper until softened.
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Add the cubed pineapple and cook for 2 minutes.
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Stir in the jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well to evenly distribute the flavors. Heat through.
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Serve garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red chili flakes with the garlic.
You can substitute brown rice, but cooking time will increase.
To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Dinner
- Method: Skillet / One-Pot
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: pineapple chicken, chicken and rice, sweet and savory, easy dinner, one-pot meal, Asian-inspired