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Spicy Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Kara
Savory chicken, colorful veggies, sweet pineapple, and rice are perfectly seasoned in this easy and scrumptious fried rice dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Dish: Chicken
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6 servings (about a cup each)
Calories 294 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 large or 2 small)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil (or vegetable oil)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • ½ cup diced carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 3 ½ cups cold white rice (I used long grain)
  • ½ cup corn
  • ½ cup peas
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sriracha sauce
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh pineapple
  • Green onions and roasted peanuts (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Wash and dice the onion, carrot, and red pepper. Chop the pineapple.
  • In a large nonstick skillet or large wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until the chicken is brown and juices run clear, 3-5 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Add the onion to the pan; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the red pepper and minced garlic, cook and stir for another 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked chicken, rice, corn, peas, soy sauce, sriracha, and black pepper, stir until well mixed. Stir in the pineapple and heat through.
  • We like to garnish our fried rice with green onions and salted, roasted peanuts.

Notes

  • If you don't have fresh pineapple, canned pineapple tidbits can be used. 
  • 2 or 3 scrambled eggs are great with this dish. Simply scoot the rice over and add the eggs to the skillet. After they cook, stir them into the fried rice.
  • Leftover fried rice can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. 
  • You can freeze individual portions for quick lunches on busy days. You can thaw first in the refrigerator, or just heat it in the microwave from frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup (approximately)Calories: 294kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 21gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 547mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2580IUVitamin C: 56mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pineapple chicken fried rice
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