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.
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This post was originally published on August 15, 2016 and was updated on January 8, 2018 with new content.
