Description
Pineapple and Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Teriyaki Sauce is a tropical delight that combines sweet and savory flavors in a vibrant dish. This easy-to-make recipe features juicy chicken breasts paired with fresh pineapple, all drizzled in a homemade teriyaki sauce over fluffy jasmine rice. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, this dish will impress your guests while transporting their taste buds to paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- ½ cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until well combined. Pour half of this mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- Once cooked, fluff rice and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- Serve by placing rice in bowls, topping with chicken pieces and pineapple chunks. Drizzle remaining teriyaki sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg