Description
Spicy pineapple chicken and rice blend tropical Hawaiian flavors with succulent protein and fragrant jasmine rice. Zesty marinade and caramelized pineapple chunks create a balanced meal that satisfies your craving for island-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple, cut into cubes
- 2 cups (480 ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) jasmine rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame seeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear Protein: Heat skillet over medium flame, coat with olive oil, and cook chicken pieces until golden-brown and fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes. Remove chicken, keeping warm.
- Aromatics Preparation: In same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and bell peppers until softened and translucent. Add pineapple chunks, allowing natural sugars to caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
- Rice Integration: Introduce jasmine rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine ingredients thoroughly. Elevate heat momentarily to trigger boiling.
- Simmer and Infuse: Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover skillet with lid, and allow rice to absorb liquid and become tender, approximately 15-18 minutes. Gently fluff rice with fork to assess doneness.
- Final Assembly: Fold reserved chicken back into rice mixture, ensuring even heat distribution. Garnish with freshly chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds for enhanced flavor profile and visual texture.
Notes
- Chicken Cooking Tip: Brown chicken completely to lock in moisture and develop deep, rich flavor profiles without overcooking.
- Rice Liquid Ratio: Maintain precise liquid measurements to ensure perfectly fluffy jasmine rice without becoming soggy or dry.
- Caramelization Secret: Allow pineapple chunks to slightly caramelize for enhanced sweetness and depth of flavor in the overall dish.
- Garnish Enhancement: Toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions add critical textural contrast and bright, fresh finishing notes to the complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg