Description
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings together juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables in a quick stir-fry. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into an irresistible meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. With every bite, you’ll experience a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced (about 4 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
- 3 cups cooked long-grain rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and slicing the green onions.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat a splash of oil. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add the bell peppers and sauté for about 2 minutes until tender but still crisp. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Incorporate the cooked rice and pineapple chunks. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar; mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Gently fold in the green onions before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg