Pineapple Chicken and Rice – Easy Recipes for Dinner
A sweet and savory one-pan pineapple chicken and rice recipe that’s perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine or white rice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 (14 oz) can pineapple chunks in juice, not drained
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, pineapple chunks with juice, soy sauce, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, garnish with parsley or green onions, and serve warm.