Description
Pineapple and Chicken with Jasmine Rice and Teriyaki Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the taste of tropical paradise to your dinner table. Juicy chicken breasts are combined with sweet pineapple and rich teriyaki sauce, served over fluffy jasmine rice. This quick and easy recipe transforms busy weeknights into delightful culinary experiences, perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until water runs clear. Cook in a saucepan with 1.5 cups of water; bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season cubed chicken with salt and pepper; sauté until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add diced pineapple and grated ginger; stir for about 3-4 minutes until pineapple caramelizes.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over chicken mixture; reduce heat and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Fluff cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with chicken and pineapple mixture. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg