Pineapple Basil Chicken and Rice

Try this Pineapple Basil Chicken and Rice dish and enjoy a fast recipe with a mix of Asian flavors including soy sauce, red pepper flakes and fresh basil leaves.

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Pineapple Basil Chicken and Rice

Cooking time PREP TIME 3 mins
Cooking time COOK TIME 2 mins
Servings SERVES 1
Ready in TOTAL TIME 5 mins
Cooking time
PREP TIME 3 mins
Cooking time
COOK TIME 2 mins
Servings
SERVES 1
Ready in
TOTAL TIME 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice
  • 1/4 cup shredded, cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • This recipe combines our Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice with chicken, sweet pineapple, crisp red bell pepper and a touch of chopped fresh basil to create a truly tasty chicken and rice masterpiece. Need we say more?

    Step 1

  • Heat rice according to package directions.

    Step 2

  • Combine chicken, red bell pepper and pineapple in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute.

    Step 3

  • Stir in rice, basil and soy sauce. Top with red pepper flakes, if using.

Tasty Asian Chicken and Rice

Are you looking for a new take on your usual chicken and rice dish? How about one with an Asian-Hawaiian twist? With this Pineapple Basil Chicken and Rice recipe, your tastebuds will be buzzing with excitement. Sweet, savory, with a touch of heat — this dish explodes with flavor!

Seasoned with soy sauce, fresh basil and red pepper flakes, this recipe packs the perfect amount of punch. Despite its depth of flavor, it also comes together in minutes. Your family will be shocked when they find out that this recipe only takes 5 minutes to make!

Three Steps, and Done!

This mouthwatering chicken and rice combo isn’t just delicious, this recipe is also fast and easy to make. Made for those who have a busy schedule, the microwave prep provides a convenient way to get the dish on the table quickly, for dinner or lunch.

With help from our Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice, this recipe is a 3-step process. Just heat the precooked rice, microwave the ingredients, add sauce and enjoy!

Love Asian-inspired, tropical ingredients, such as pineapple? Take a look at our recipe section for more recipes that combine your favorite flavors.

For something a little different, try our Cajun-style Red Beans and Rice dish, or learn to make this Mexican Rice Recipe.

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