Description
Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken and sweet pineapple in a delightful stir-fry. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to make and bursting with flavor. With a colorful medley of vegetables and the zing of fresh lime juice, it’s not only delicious but also offers a healthy option for dinner. You can customize it easily by adding your favorite ingredients or adjusting the spices to suit your taste. Enjoy this takeout-style meal at home with ease!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked brown or white rice, chilled
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ½ cups fresh pineapple, cubed
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and set aside for about 10–15 minutes.
- In a large wok or skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5–7 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add the remaining coconut oil and sauté the onion until translucent (about 3–4 minutes). Stir in bell peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with soy sauce before adding chilled rice, honey, pineapple cubes, and the cooked chicken back to the pan. Toss well to combine and reduce heat to low. Cook for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Lastly, mix in frozen peas and lime juice; turn off heat allowing residual warmth to heat the peas.
- Serve hot topped with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg