Description
This Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breast with sweet pineapple chunks and colorful bell peppers, all tossed in a savory soy sauce. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for a balanced, tropical-inspired meal that can be prepared in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red, green, yellow mix)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
Rice
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
Seasonings and Oils
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–20 minutes until tender and fluffy. Set aside.
- Sauté the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and season with garlic powder. Cook until chicken is golden brown and fully cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.
- Add Bell Peppers and Pineapple: Stir in the diced bell peppers and drained pineapple chunks. Cook for 5 minutes until the veggies are tender and pineapple is warmed through.
- Add Soy Sauce: Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything together. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes so the flavors combine.
- Combine with Rice: Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir until evenly mixed and heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and garlic powder for 30 minutes before cooking.
- You can use brown rice instead of white rice; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- To make it spicier, add some red pepper flakes or chopped fresh chili when sautéing the chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
