30-Minute Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
30-Minute Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice is a vibrant dish that fuses tender chicken, sweet pineapple, and colorful vegetables with fluffy rice in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick meal transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise with every bite. In just half an hour, you can create a delicious dinner that’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned)
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and green)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping the chicken and dicing the pineapple if using fresh.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil. Add chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown for about 5 minutes.
- Add the chopped bell peppers and green onions; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Stir in the cooked rice and pineapple chunks; mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Pour over the rice mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately on plates or in bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize your fried rice by adding other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tofu or increase vegetable portions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat on the stovetop or microwave.