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
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450 g / 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
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150 g / 1 cup pineapple, cubed
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15 ml / 1 tbsp olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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190 g / 1 cup jasmine rice
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480 ml / 2 cups chicken broth
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15 ml / 1 tbsp soy sauce
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5 g / 1 tsp grated ginger
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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25 g / 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
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10 g / 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
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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.
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In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and red bell pepper for 3–4 minutes until softened.
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Stir in pineapple cubes, cooking for 2 minutes to caramelize.
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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.
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Return chicken to the skillet, stir to combine, and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
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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