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Sweet & Savory Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice

A quick and easy weeknight meal that's bursting with sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken, juicy pineapple, and fragrant jasmine rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • Plate
  • Spatula
  • Airtight container for storing leftovers

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 cup diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts bite-sized
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

For the Fried Rice

  • 0.5 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 0.75 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice leftover or day-old is preferred
  • 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, diced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of avocado oil to the same skillet. Add diced yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent (3-4 minutes).
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet. Stir for about a minute until fragrant. Do not burn.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Add fresh pineapple chunks and thawed peas and carrots. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Add cooked jasmine rice. Break up any clumps with a spatula.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and toasted sesame oil over the rice and veggies. Stir to coat evenly.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through for another 1-2 minutes.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • Serve hot, garnished with diced green onions.
    2 Tbsp avocado oil

Notes

Day-old rice is key for the best texture. Cook ingredients in batches if your pan is too crowded to ensure proper browning and sautéing.