Description
A sweet and savory tropical chicken dinner made with juicy pineapple, tender chicken breast, colorful veggies, and fragrant jasmine rice. This one-skillet recipe is bright, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners.
Ingredients
450 g / 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
150 g / 1 cup pineapple, cubed
15 ml / 1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
190 g / 1 cup jasmine rice
480 ml / 2 cups chicken broth
15 ml / 1 tbsp soy sauce
5 g / 1 tsp grated ginger
Salt and pepper, to taste
25 g / 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
10 g / 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken cubes 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in pineapple cubes, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize.
Add rice, chicken broth, soy sauce, ginger, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender.
Return chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Caramelizing pineapple deepens its sweetness and flavor.
Jasmine rice gives a fragrant, fluffy base; basmati or long-grain can substitute.
Add chili flakes or sriracha for spice.
Swap red bell pepper for zucchini or snap peas for variety.
Great for meal prep—flavors get richer after resting overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Skillet Dinner
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired / Tropical Fusion