Best 5 Pineapple Fried Rice From Cooked Leftover Rice And Chicken Recipes

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Do you have leftover cooked rice and chicken in your fridge and wonder what to do with them? You can turn them into a delicious and flavorful meal by cooking pineapple fried rice. This dish is easy to make and is sure to become a family favorite. With a few simple steps and readily available ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering pineapple fried rice that showcases the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI FRIED RICE WITH PINEAPPLE AND CHICKEN



Thai Fried Rice with Pineapple and Chicken image

This is a Bangkok street food style recipe which I snagged on a recent trip there. Serve and enjoy. Try a hollowed pineapple shell as a serving bowl.

Provided by eatvancity

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices bacon, diced
3 shallots, sliced
4 ounces chicken breast, cut into small cubes
4 teaspoons curry powder, divided
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed
3 cups cooked jasmine rice
1 red Thai bird chile pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons whole cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
4 ounces tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
¼ cup chopped fresh pineapple
3 green onions, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a wok or large skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve bacon drippings in the wok. Cook and stir shallots in bacon drippings over medium-high heat until fragrant and light brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir chicken into shallots and cook without stirring until browned on one side, 45 seconds to 1 minute; stir. Continue cooking until chicken is browned, about 1 minute. Add 2 teaspoons curry powder; stir until chicken is coated.
  • Make a well in the center of chicken and pour oil into center of the well; add egg yolks. Cook and stir egg yolks until set, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice and stir, breaking up rice.
  • Mix chile pepper, cilantro, soy sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder, fish sauce, and sugar into rice mixture; add shrimp and cook until shrimp is cooked through and pink, about 2 minutes. Fold pineapple, green onions, and bacon into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 151.3 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 440.9 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

PINEAPPLE CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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Toss the takeout menu with a recipe for quick homemade Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice loaded with healthy flavor.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 cup diced carrots (if frozen, run under warm water to thaw)
2 scallions, sliced, plus more for garnish
4 cups cooked long grain white rice (cold or room temp)
1/2 cup peas (if frozen, run under warm water to thaw)
1 cup chopped pineapple
3 Tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss the cubed chicken with the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Let the pan heat for 2 minutes then add the chicken and cook, stirring, until the chicken is cooked throughout.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil then add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots and cook 1 more minute until they've softened slightly.
  • Stir in the scallions, rice, peas and chopped pineapple.
  • Drizzle the rice with the soy sauce then stir to combine. Season the rice with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 241 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE FROM COOKED (LEFTOVER) RICE AND CHICKEN



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Make and share this Pineapple Fried Rice from Cooked (Leftover) Rice and Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon garlic, chopped
2 eggs, whisked
1 cup leftover white rice
2 tablespoons fried chicken, diced (of your choice) or 2 tablespoons assorted fresh vegetables, chopped (of your choice)
2 tablespoons spring onions
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons pineapple, chopped
2 teaspoons raisins
fried cashews

Steps:

  • Put oil in a wok.
  • Add garlic.
  • When it turns slightly brown, add eggs or vegetables, rice, chicken or vegetables, spring onions, salt, soy sauce, white pepper powder and sugar.
  • Mix well.
  • Add in raisins and pineapples.
  • Mix well.
  • Garnish with fried cashews and serve.

QUICK AND EASY PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE



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Fried rice with an Asian accent goes well with many things. Perfect alongside chicken and beef, but equally good with salmon, shrimp, or scallops. This comes together quickly, so get all of your ingredients prepped before you start cooking.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup diced sweet onion
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ½ cups fresh pineapple chunks
½ diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup thawed frozen peas
2 cups cold, cooked white rice
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sliced green onion
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Add diced onion and cook for about 1 minute. Add ginger and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; add pineapple, red bell pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in rice and soy sauce, and cook until sauce is well incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in sesame oil and remove from heat.
  • Garnish with sliced green onion and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 283.4 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

HAM & PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY



Ham & Pineapple Fried Rice Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, ham, eggs, brown rice, soy sauce, pepper, pineapple

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons oil
½ cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
½ cup carrot, diced
½ cup bell pepper, diced
½ cup ham, diced
3 eggs, beaten
3 cups brown rice, cooked
2 tablespoons soy sauce
pepper, to taste
1 cup pineapple, diced

Steps:

  • In a wok or deep skillet, heat up the oil over high heat and cook onion, garlic, carrots, bell peppers, and ham until onions are translucent and ham is slightly browned. Push all of the cooked ham and vegetables to the side of the pan.
  • Beat the eggs and pour into the cleared half of the pan. Scramble the eggs and mix with the rest of the vegetables.
  • Add rice, soy sauce, pepper, and pineapple. Mix well and let the rice cook until slightly crispy.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 826 calories, Carbohydrate 148 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 8 grams

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice for the best results. Freshly cooked rice will be too moist and sticky.
  • If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use other cooked protein, such as shrimp, beef, or tofu.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the fried rice, such as carrots, celery, or peas.
  • If you don't have pineapple chunks, you can use canned pineapple tidbits.
  • Serve the fried rice immediately, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Pineapple fried rice is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and chicken. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious meal, give pineapple fried rice a try!

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