Sweet Chili Chicken Pineapple (Printer View)

Tropical fried rice with chicken, pineapple, vegetables, and sweet chili sauce for flavorful meals.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Rice

05 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old

→ Vegetables & Fruit

06 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
09 - 3 green onions, sliced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 small carrot, diced

→ Sauce

12 - 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
13 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce, optional
15 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

→ For Cooking

16 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
17 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

→ Garnish

18 - 2 tablespoons roasted cashews or peanuts, optional
19 - Fresh cilantro, chopped
20 - Lime wedges

# Method Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss diced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper. Let stand for 10 minutes to marinate.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add remaining oil to the pan. Add minced garlic, diced carrot, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
04 - Push vegetables to the side and pour beaten eggs into the center of the pan. Let set for 30 seconds, then scramble and combine with the vegetables.
05 - Add cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the rice is heated through.
06 - Return cooked chicken to the pan along with diced pineapple, frozen peas, and sliced green onions.
07 - Mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Pour over rice and toss everything to combine, ensuring even coating and even heating throughout.
08 - Remove from heat. Garnish with roasted cashews, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means even a busy weeknight suddenly feels manageable.
  • The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy creates this addictive flavor that keeps you reaching for another bite.
  • Fried rice is infinitely forgiving, so you can toss in whatever vegetables you have and it only gets better.
02 -
  • Day-old rice is non-negotiable here because fresh rice absorbs the sauce and becomes mushy, while cold rice stays separated and gives you that professional fried rice texture.
  • The sweet chili sauce is the backbone, so taste it first before you commit the full quarter cup, because brands vary wildly in their heat level and sweetness.
03 -
  • If your wok feels crowded and the rice isn't getting that light toss and wok breath, work in two batches instead of forcing it all at once; a crowded wok steams rather than fries.
  • Taste the sauce before you pour it in, because every brand of sweet chili sauce behaves differently, and adjusting at the end is easier than trying to correct an oversauced rice.
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