Pineapple Chicken and Rice
A delightful dish that combines savory chicken with refreshing pineapple, all atop fluffy rice, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Use white or brown rice.
- 1 lb chicken breasts Cut into cubes.
- 1 cup pineapple chunks Can be fresh or canned.
- 1 piece bell pepper Diced, any color.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 piece onion Chopped.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce To taste.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing.
- to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
- for garnish Green onions Optional.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they become fragrant.
- Toss in the cubed chicken and cook until it’s browned and fully cooked through.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and pineapple chunks, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Next, add the cooked rice to the pan, then pour in the soy sauce, adding salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything together thoroughly and let it heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- If you like, garnish with chopped green onions before serving warm.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ingredients, such as using different colors of bell pepper or swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu.