This recipe for pineapple fried rice is loaded with chicken, bacon, crunchy veggies and juicy pineapple. A simple and easy main course or side dish that’s MUCH better than take out!
Fried rice with pineapple is one of my family’s favorite dinners. They love the assortment of flavors and textures, and I love how easy it is to make!
Our schedule seems to get busier every week, and more than ever, fast and easy dinners are an absolute must in my house. This pineapple fried rice was a huge hit with the whole family – it’s hearty enough to be a complete meal with plenty of meat, veggies and of course seasoned rice. Best of all, it’s ready in no time!
How to make pineapple fried rice
This recipe starts out with cooked rice. I always use Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice, it’s premeasured and ready in just 10 minutes. Success® Rice is gluten free, non GMO, and does not contain additives or preservatives which is really important to me, and I love that it can be cooked on the stovetop or in the microwave. Success® Rice comes in four different varieties; I used the Thai Jasmine rice for this pineapple fried rice; it’s super fragrant and flavorful and is perfect for Asian inspired dishes. It’s also the only boil-in-a-bag Jasmine rice on the market!
This recipe is also a great way to repurpose leftover rice that you may have from last night’s dinner. I’ve provided instructions for both the boil-in-a-bag and leftover rice in the recipe.
While the Success® Jasmine Rice is cooking, I prepare the rest of this dish. I saute onions, carrot and bell pepper, along with diced chicken. I add in the rice, along with some crumbled bacon, peas and pineapple. You can use fresh or canned pineapple here, either way is delicious.
Another great option would be to use shrimp instead of chicken. This fried rice is easily customizable to your family’s tastes, and is even fit for company! When I serve this dish in a more formal setting, I serve the rice inside of a hollowed out pineapple for a super fun presentation.
I always have a box of Success® Boil-in-Bag Rice in my pantry; it’s the perfect speedy side dish or main course component. If you’re busy like I am and are looking for more fast and delicious meal options, be sure to check out the Recipe Club® for tons of recipes and special offers. You can also learn more about Success® Rice on their website.
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Pineapple Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 3 bags of Success® Jasmine Rice or 3 cups cooked rice (leftover is fine!)
- 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite size pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil divided use
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced pineapple fresh or canned
- 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- optional: sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package directions.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
- Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and carrot to the pan, cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the red bell pepper, pineapple and bacon; cool 2-3 minutes more.
- Add the rice to the pan, along with the reserved chicken and frozen peas. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil and mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper, add more soy sauce if desired.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with sliced green onions if desired.
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This post was originally published on August 15, 2016 and was updated on January 8, 2018 with new content. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.
Karen says
Could you use edamame instead of peas?
Sara says
Yes that’s fine!
Deb says
I’ve been making this since the recipe first came out! It’s become a family favorite! I make extra as it’s a great leftover to take for lunch
Judy says
Great recipe this is just question BESIDES this want do you serve with this if use this main dish
Sara says
I usually serve it with a veggie on the side, like a salad or steamed broccoli.
Marilyn says
Very very good. Everyone enjoyed. Have printed it out to make again. Thank you.
Erika says
Is the bacon cooked or raw when you add it to the pot ? Thank you.
Sara says
Cooked!
Erika says
Thank you. I am making it tomorrow ! 🙂
Kiwi says
I love this recipe! Very Caribbean this looks so good I will make this!
Our Family World says
We love fried rice. It is a basic recipe you can freely experiment with. I want to try the pineapple fried rice recipe. It does look really good. The last time I made fried rice I added chopped left over rotisserie chicken, some broccoli, bell peppers and green peas.
AnnMarie John says
Talk about a good side dish to have! I love pineapple fried rice and this one is definitely perfect! It’s really convenient as well, because the prep time doesn’t take too long!
Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says
I am so used to eating rice since we’ve had it ever since I was little. But I want to make it more exciting so I try different recipes for rice! I think this one’s a must try! I love all the flavors!
Theresa says
I really like how you used the Success Rice to cut down on cooking time. As a busy mom, delicious time saving recipes are always something that I welcome into our meal rotation. I’ll be adding this one in now too. Thank you!
Joyce brewer says
I would have never thought to add pineapple to fried rice, but it looks delicious. What a wonderful way to switch up rice for dinner.
amy d says
Boy does this look good! I would love to try this during the week for my kiddos.
felicia says
This looks absolutely delicious and would be perfect for two hungry boys. Thank you so much for sharing a meal that will be simple but healthy.
Rach Ferrucci says
I would never have thought to add pineapple to a rice dish but this looks amazing. I can’t wait to try it. I only use Success rice!
Vera Sweeney says
WOW! This really sounds delicious! I love pineapple, and haven’t thought of making fried rice with it.
Kelly Reci says
I have never made fried rice with pineapple before but it sure does seem delicious. I’ll have to try this one out with the kids next week.
Ana says
Hii sara…Thank you very much for your recipe inspiration. I made this for my family for lunch and they love it. I’m also add slice sausage in my fried rice, so perfect
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Vickie says
The recipe calls for 1 teas of vegetable oil but the directions states 2 teas and then “the rest” of the oil. How much is “the rest”? Maybe I missed something!
Sara says
The recipe calls for a tablespoon of oil which is equal to 3 teaspoons!