Prep Time: 15 minutes — Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, prepare the pineapple, dice the vegetables, and rinse the jasmine rice.
Coconut Rice Cooking Time: 20 minutes — In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice, coconut milk, chicken broth, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and creamy.
Chicken Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes — Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
Flavoring Time: 5 minutes — Add garlic, ginger, bell pepper, pineapple, soy sauce, honey, paprika, black pepper, and chili flakes. Stir well and cook until the flavors combine beautifully.
Finishing Time: 3 minutes — Add lime juice and fresh cilantro, stirring gently to brighten the dish with fresh flavors.
Serving Time: 2 minutes — Serve the pineapple chicken over warm coconut rice and garnish with shredded coconut or extra cilantro for a tropical finish.