Description
Sizzling One Pan Pineapple Chicken and Rice delivers tropical paradise on a plate, merging sweet and savory flavors with effortless culinary magic. Caribbean-inspired ingredients blend perfectly, promising a quick dinner that transports you to sun-soaked island kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch cubes (454 grams)
Starch and Vegetables:
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 2 cups green beans, steamed
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1/4 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lime zest (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (from 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain pineapple, reserving one cup of juice. Measure out one cup of pineapple pieces for the recipe, storing remaining fruit for later use.
- Heat 12-inch skillet with avocado oil over medium-high heat until oil shimmers but does not smoke.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in hot skillet for 3-4 minutes, rotating once to achieve golden exterior. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage.
- Push browned chicken to one side of skillet. Add cooked white rice, stirring to toast for 2-3 minutes until grains become slightly translucent and develop a nutty aroma.
- Introduce chicken broth, pineapple pieces, and reserved pineapple juice into the skillet. Gently mix ingredients and increase heat to bring mixture to a soft boil.
- Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes without disturbing. Verify rice tenderness and liquid absorption, extending cooking time if necessary.
- Incorporate sliced green onions, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the dish.
- Plate the chicken and rice, garnishing with reserved pineapple pieces, additional green onions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Save extra pineapple juice for future marinades or tropical cocktails, maximizing ingredient potential.
- Opt for long-grain white rice for best texture, or substitute with brown rice for added nutritional value and nutty flavor.
- Easily replace chicken with tofu, shrimp, or tempeh for vegetarian and varied protein alternatives.
- Use a cast-iron or non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and ensure even browning of chicken and rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg