Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight
Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight is your ticket to a flavor-packed escape! This quick and easy dish features succulent chicken marinated in sweet pineapple juice, served over fluffy basmati rice with vibrant bell peppers. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a delicious way to satisfy cravings while bringing a taste of the tropics to your table.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, sliced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and coconut milk. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Cook the rice: Rinse basmati rice under cold water and cook according to package instructions (usually 1 part rice to 2 parts water).
- Sauté vegetables: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced bell pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Cook the chicken: Remove marinated chicken from the fridge and cook in the same skillet until golden brown on each side (about 6-7 minutes per side).
- Combine everything: Fluff rice and stir in sautéed peppers and pineapple chunks. Place cooked chicken on top.
- Serve: Plate with green onion garnish and drizzle any leftover sauce over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 250g
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using fresh pineapple juice instead of canned. This recipe can easily be adapted with shrimp or tofu for different protein options. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat thoroughly before serving.