Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
This Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and quick recipe, perfect for a weeknight dinner. Enjoy the unique blend of sweet pineapple with savory chicken and vegetables.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked rice preferably a day old
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium if preferred
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining oil and sauté onion, garlic, peas, and carrots until tender.
- Stir in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps.
- Return the chicken to the pan.
- Add soy sauce and stir everything to combine, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes before serving.