One-Pan Pineapple Chicken & Rice
One-Pan Pineapple Chicken & Rice: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe is a delightful dish that seamlessly combines succulent chicken, aromatic rice, and the sweet tang of pineapple. This one-pan wonder not only simplifies weeknight dinners but also impresses with its vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prepping, this dish comes together in just about 30 minutes, making it a go-to choice for busy schedules. With minimal cleanup required, you can enjoy a deliciously satisfying meal without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Gather and chop all ingredients: dice the onion and cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken to the pan and season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Sauté until golden brown for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in diced onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion is translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Add rice to the pan and toast for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, and ground ginger; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Carefully add pineapple chunks, stir gently, cover again, and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the recipe (about 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg