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Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
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Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice

A vibrant, flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, sweet pineapple chunks, and a hint of lime. This easy fried rice comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a perfect go-to meal for busy nights!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: western
Servings: 6
Calories: 359kcal

Ingredients

Main 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
  • 1 ½ cups cubed pineapple
  • ¾ cup frozen peas
  • 1 small lime juiced
  • Seasoning & Sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten-free, if needed
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Garnish (Optional):

  • Green onions sliced
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and let them sit for 10-15 minutes while prepping the other ingredients.
  • Blot dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Cook the Chicken:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.

Sauté the Vegetables:

  • In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of coconut oil.
  • Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the bell peppers, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for another 2-3 minutes.

Deglaze the Pan:

  • Pour in the soy sauce and scrape up any browned bits from the pan to enhance the flavor.

Combine Ingredients:

  • Stir in the cooked rice, honey, pineapple, and the cooked chicken.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Final Touches:

  • In the last 2-3 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and lime juice.

Serve & Garnish:

  • Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Best Rice for Fried Rice: Use leftover rice that has been chilled for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight. This prevents it from becoming mushy.
Rice Conversion: 1 ¼ cups raw rice yields approximately 4 cups cooked rice.
Customization: Feel free to add cashews, scrambled eggs, or a dash of sriracha for extra flavor!