Description
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and sweet pineapple. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. The balance of savory and sweet flavors makes it a family favorite, while the addition of healthy ingredients like lean protein and fresh produce ensures it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether enjoyed as a main course or a side dish, this easy fried rice will impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked brown or white rice
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- ½ green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ cups cubed pineapple
- ¾ cup frozen peas
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes. Pat dry.
- Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add remaining coconut oil and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce to deglaze the pan.
- Add cooked rice, honey, pineapple, and return chicken to the pan. Reduce heat; cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in peas and lime juice just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg