Description
A delightful one-pan dish combining sweet, tangy pineapple with savory chicken and fluffy rice, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lb boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup drained pineapple chunks
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear in oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and sauté onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Add chicken broth, pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, and soy sauce; return the chicken to the pan.
- Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes over low heat until rice is tender and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice and garnish before serving.
Notes
Reserve some pineapple chunks to add at the end for better texture. Adjust simmer time based on the chicken cut used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg