Description
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly combines tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables, all tossed with rice. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal option for busy weeknight dinners or meal prep. The delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors makes this dish a family favorite, while its flexibility allows for easy customization with your choice of proteins or veggies. Whether served alone or paired with fresh sides, this dish provides a nutritious meal that satisfies cravings without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked brown or white rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ yellow onion
- ½ green bell pepper
- ½ red bell pepper
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ cups cubed pineapple
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- Juice of 1 small lime
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink (5-7 minutes); set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining coconut oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes. Add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with soy sauce.
- Stir in rice, honey, pineapple, and chicken; cook over low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and lime juice in the last few minutes of cooking.
- Serve warm garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg