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Sweet and Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Description

Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors with this delicious pineapple chicken and rice dish. Tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and aromatic jasmine rice come together in a mouthwatering combination that will satisfy your taste buds.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 cup pineapple, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Cube chicken, pineapple, chop onion, mince garlic, dice bell pepper, grate ginger.
  2. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté chicken until cooked. Remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion, garlic, bell pepper until softened.
  4. Add Rice: Stir in jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Simmer: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked.
  6. Combine: Mix in cooked chicken, pineapple, green onions.
  7. Finish: Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For added sweetness, you can include a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 60 mg