How to Make Pineapple Fried Rice 🍍
Toni JeffersonFrom the backyard to the plate, this Pineapple Fried Rice is one of my favorite ways to turn garden harvest into a family meal. It’s sweet, savory, and comes together in one pan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (day-old rice works best)
- 1 fresh pineapple (cut into chunks) or 1 can (drained + rinsed)
- 2 chicken breasts (or shrimp, or keep it veggie)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, or whatever you like)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (or Haitian Maggi cube dissolved in water)
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking
- Salt + pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the pineapple: Slice and dice into bite-sized chunks. Set aside.
- Cook the protein: In a large pan or wok, heat oil, add chicken (or shrimp), season lightly,and cook through. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same pan, scramble the eggs quickly, then push them to one side.
- Add aromatics: Toss in garlic, green onions, and veggies. Stir until fragrant.
- Fry the rice: Add the rice, breaking up clumps. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Bring it together: Add pineapple chunks and cooked chicken back to the pan.
- Season: Pour in soy sauce (or Maggi mix), stir everything together, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Finish: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Kitchen Tip 🥢
If you don’t have day-old rice, spread fresh cooked rice on a tray and pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes. This keeps your fried rice from turning mushy.