Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight
Tropical Pineapple Chicken & Rice Delight is a vibrant dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. With tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and colorful vegetables, this recipe combines sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it offers a delightful culinary experience without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed red and green)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper and place in the dish.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Add pineapple and bell peppers over the chicken.
- Drizzle the sauce over everything.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Serve with cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and lime juice for an hour before cooking. - Swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. - Add vegetables like snap peas or carrots for extra nutrition.