Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice 🍍🍚

Tropical, Tender, and Ready in Under 30 Minutes

Bring island flavors to your dinner table with this Air Fryer Pineapple Chicken and Rice. Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, and fluffy rice come together in one easy, flavorful meal. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer, this dish delivers tender chicken with a caramelized exterior, aromatic rice, and a hint of tropical sweetness—without heating up your kitchen.

Whether you need a quick weeknight dinner or want a taste of the tropics, this dish is fuss-free, flavorful, and family-friendly.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One-Pan Simplicity – Minimal cleanup with rice, chicken, and pineapple cooked together
• Tropical Flavors – Sweet pineapple balances savory chicken and spices
• Healthy & Balanced – High in protein, fiber, and fresh ingredients
• Quick & Easy – Ready in under 30 minutes

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Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Dish

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

For Garnish (Optional)

• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
• Green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds
• Lime wedges for serving

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Ingredients

Pat chicken dry and season with garlic powder, onion powder, ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Prepare pineapple chunks—drain canned pineapple if used, or cut fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces.

2. Assemble in the Air Fryer

In an air fryer-safe dish, combine rice, chicken broth, water, olive oil (or butter), and seasoned chicken.
Gently stir to submerge the rice in liquid and distribute chicken evenly.
Tuck pineapple chunks into the mixture, pressing slightly into the rice.

3. Cook in the Air Fryer

Place dish in the air fryer basket. Cook at 360°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) and rice is tender.
Halfway through, carefully stir to ensure even cooking.

4. Serve

Garnish with cilantro, green onions, sesame seeds, or lime wedges. Serve hot and enjoy your tropical one-pan meal!