Description
A delicious and colorful fried rice dish featuring chicken, pineapple, and mixed vegetables.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 4 green onions, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup peeled shrimp (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and bell peppers; stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced pineapple and jasmine rice, mixing well for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil; continue to stir for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Fold in sliced green onions just before serving.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately for the best texture.
- Day-old rice works best as it prevents the dish from becoming mushy.
- Feel free to customize with other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg