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Sweet & Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice Bowls — homemade pineapple chicken and rice bowls recipe

Sweet & Savory Pineapple Chicken and Rice Bowls

A delicious and balanced meal featuring tender chicken, fresh pineapple, and crisp bell peppers served over fluffy jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 portions chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine rice and chicken broth in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove rice from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  6. Stir in pineapple, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and pepper; cook on medium for 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens.
  7. Fluff rice with a fork, divide into bowls, top with the chicken mixture, and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Ensure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.