Description
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a delightful dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors in a quick and easy meal. This vibrant recipe features tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all expertly tossed with fluffy jasmine rice. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, making it a family favorite that everyone will enjoy. The combination of sweet and savory elements creates a flavor explosion in every bite, while the one-pan preparation ensures minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup diced chicken breast
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add diced carrots, peas, and bell peppers; cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Push veggies to one side of the skillet, add cooked jasmine rice to the other side, and mix gently. Incorporate diced pineapple and stir-fry until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce with salt and pepper; pour over the rice mixture and stir well.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and mix until heated through for about 2–3 minutes.
- Serve hot on plates or in bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg