Pineapple Chicken And Rice
Pineapple Chicken and Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a tropical delight. This recipe combines juicy grilled chicken marinated in lime, garlic, and cumin with a refreshing pineapple salsa bursting with fresh ingredients. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this meal strikes the ideal balance between sweet and savory, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, you’ll impress your guests with your culinary skills without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over fluffy coconut rice for an unforgettable dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 limes
- 3 cups diced pineapple
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons finely diced jalapeño
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Coconut rice for serving
Instructions
- Trim chicken and pound to an even thickness.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper for the marinade.
- Marinate chicken in a resealable bag for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken at medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prepare pineapple salsa by combining diced pineapple, cilantro, jalapeño, red onion, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Serve sliced chicken over coconut rice topped with pineapple salsa.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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