Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice (Easy 30-Minute Recipe!) (2024)

This Pineapple Chicken Coconut Ricerecipe is healthy, easy-to-make, and super satisfying. It is great for meal prep and makes a perfect dinner recipe for a weeknight, because it is ready to eat in just 30 minutes!

You are going to adore this hearty, flavor-packed Asian-style chicken and rice recipe. It is made with one of the best food combinations ever – pineapple and coconut!

This recipe makes a complete, balanced, and nutritious meal because it includes a protein source, fiber-rich vegetables, and starch. The pineapple in the recipe also provides vitamin C and manganese, which is an element that is essential for bone formation.

Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice Ingredients

Alright, before we get to the recipe, let’s talk ingredients. To make this easy Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice recipe, you will need:

• Pineapple: They add sweet, juicy bursts of flavor to this recipe. Either fresh or canned pineapple can be used.
• Bell peppers: These go so well with pineapple and give additional nutrition to the recipe. They also add bright pops of color to the dish that make it even more visually pleasing.
• Coconut oil: This is the healthy cooking oil used to saute the ingredients in this recipe. I always use unrefined, virgin, and organic coconut oil.
• Chicken: It adds a good dose of lean protein to the dish. I like to use bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in this recipe.
• Salt and pepper: I always like to season chicken with a bit of S&P before cooking it, just to add a bit of flavor to the meat.
• Garlic and ginger: These two ingredients are a must in Asian cooking. Always use freshly grated/minced garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
• Stock: I prefer to use chicken broth rather than water in this recipe, because using stock adds more flavor to the coconut rice.
• Coconut milk: It is added to give creaminess and rich coconut flavor to the rice. I usually use full-fat coconut milk, but you’re welcome to use low-fat if you prefer.
• Rice: I recommend using long-grain, white rice. This is because it cooks up fluffy and not sticky, with individual grains remaining distinct and firm. I find that Jasmine or Basmati rice gives the best consistency, fragrance, and flavor.
• Tamari: This adds rich umami flavor to the rice and is also naturally gluten-free.
• Sriracha: It adds a good amount of heat without overpowering the rest of the flavors in the dish.
• Green onions: These give a huge burst of freshness and also add a nice bright pop of green color.
• Crushed cashews: I also like to sprinkle some chopped cashews on top, because they add a bit of crunch. If you don’t have any on hand, any other kind of nuts can be used instead.

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How to Make Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice

This easy dish is prepared in stages so that everything gets cooked perfectly. To make this homemade Pineapple Coconut Rice with Chicken recipe, simply:

1. Get your rice started: Instead of just using water, the rice is cooked in coconut milk and broth. This infuses the rice with the most amazing flavor. While the rice is simmering, you can get going on cooking up the rest of the ingredients.
2. Heat up some oil in a separate pan: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the rest of your ingredients. A quick readiness test is to add a drop of water to the oil. If it sizzles and evaporates on contact, you are ready to start pan-frying.
3. Saute the chicken: Once your oil is hot, add your chicken to the pan, season it with S&P, and then set it aside once cooked through. This is done so that the chicken stays juicy and doesn’t overcook while the rest of the ingredients are in the pan.
4. Cook the veggies & aromatics: Next, stir-fry the pineapple, bell peppers, garlic, and ginger.
5. Add the chicken, coconut rice, & sauces: Stir in the cooked coconut rice, chicken, tamari, and Sriracha.
6. Garnish & serve: To really finish this dish off well, sprinkle some sliced green onions and crushed cashews over top, to add even more flavor and a bit of crunch. Dinner is served!

(Detailed recipe instructions and ingredient amounts included in the full recipe below.)

More Rice Dinner Recipes

Looking for more easy rice dinner inspiration? Here are some of my favorite recipes:

• One-Pot Cajun Shrimp and Rice
• Thai Coconut Curry Rice
• Healthy Chicken Fried Rice
• Easy Thai Shrimp with Rice
• Glazed Chicken and Coconut Rice

If you make this Pineapple Chicken Coconut Rice recipe, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating ★ below, because I love hearing from you! ♡

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