Pineapple Chicken Rice Easy Recipe
Ever tried throwing together dinner and ending up with something so good, you forget it started as a last-minute fridge raid? 🍍 That’s what happened here. This pineapple chicken rice is my go-to when I’m craving takeout vibes without the delivery fee. It’s got sweet, it’s got savory, it’s got just enough sizzle to keep things interesting. I mean, come on—juicy chicken, caramelized pineapple, and fluffy rice all mingling together like they were made for each other?
I whipped this up on a random Tuesday night, standing barefoot in my kitchen, wondering what I could make with leftover rice and a can of pineapple. Next thing I knew, my family was asking if I’d ordered from that place down the street. Nope. Just me. And one slightly charred pan (worth it).
If you like meals that feel cozy but also make your tastebuds do a little happy dance, grab a skillet. This one’s for you. 🍚
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice (cold or day-old works best)
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup canned pineapple chunks (drained, reserve juice)
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 egg (optional, for that fried rice flair)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Toss in the diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add a bit more oil, then sauté garlic and red bell pepper until soft.
- Scoot the veggies to the side, crack in the egg (if using), scramble it, and mix it all up.
- Add the cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, throw in the pineapple chunks, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pineapple juice.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often, until everything’s hot and the flavors have made friends.
- Top with green onions and serve hot. Maybe with chopsticks, if you’re feeling fancy.