Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken
Call off the search—THIS pineapple chicken fried rice is the recipe you’ve been looking for! Quick, easy, and foolproof, it’s ready in just 30 minutes, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. Tastier than takeout and faster than delivery, let me show you how to whip up big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked brown or white rice, chilled, see notes
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
- 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
- 1 small lime, juiced
- green onions and sesame seeds, to serve
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and let them sit for 10-15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients. Blot dry with a paper towel to remove the excess moisture.1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Melt 2 tablespoons of the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When shimmering, add in the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.3 tablespoons coconut oil
- Melt the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil in the pan and add the onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until just softened. Add the bell peppers, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add the soy sauce then scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.½ yellow onion, ½ green bell pepper, ½ red bell pepper, 1 large garlic clove, 1 inch piece fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Stir in the rice, honey, cubed pineapple, and cooked chicken. Reduce the heat to low and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. In the last few minutes of cooking stir in the frozen peas and lime juice.4 cups cooked brown or white rice, chilled, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 ½ cups cubed pineapple, ¾ cup frozen peas, 1 small lime
- Serve warm with fresh green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
1 ¼ cups raw rice = 4 cups cooked rice.
The best fried fried rice is made with leftover rice that has cooled completely and been refrigerated for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
Serving: 1 serving = ¾ cup, Calories: 359kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 72mg, Sodium: 407mg, Potassium: 462mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 534IU, Vitamin C: 52mg, Calcium: 40mg, Iron: 2mg