Description
Indulge in a tropical getaway with Pineapple Chicken and Rice, a delightful dish that marries tender chicken with sweet pineapple and fluffy rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, captivating your family and friends with its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors. Enjoy the harmony of sweet and savory in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 1 cup long-grain jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and optional ginger.
- Place chicken in the baking dish; pour sauce over it and arrange pineapple chunks around the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions while the chicken bakes.
- Serve by placing rice on each plate topped with chicken and drizzled sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 75mg