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!
3bags of Success® Jasmine Riceor 3 cups cooked rice (leftover is fine!)
3/4poundboneless skinless chicken breastcut into bite size pieces
1tablespoonvegetable oildivided use
1/2cupfinely chopped onion
1/2cupchopped carrots
1/2cupchopped red bell pepper
1/2cupfrozen peas
1cupdiced pineapplefresh or canned
1/3cupcooked and crumbled bacon
3tablespoonssoy sauceor more to taste
1tablespoontoasted 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.