Description
Every bite of Pineapple Chicken and Rice transports you to a tropical paradise, where sweet warmth dances with savory richness, combining juicy pineapple and tender chicken in one delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 can pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Soy sauce to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until the onion softens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken and cook until golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate the pineapple chunks and peanuts, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the cooked rice, mixing well to coat every grain.
- Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook for a few more minutes until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
Day-old rice works exceptionally well for this recipe, lending a lovely texture that doesn’t clump together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pineapple Chicken, Rice, Tropical, Dinner, Savory, Sweet