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Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken

Thai Chicken Pineapple Fried Rice – A quick and easy weeknight meal that’s so flavorful! To balance the savory flavor, adding fresh diced pineapple gives it a touch of sweetness.

Thai Pineapple Fried Rice with Chicken
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PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 30 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 1 whole pineapple
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 5 oz. chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp. garlic butter
  • 1⅓ oz. onion, diced
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1 oz. mixed vegetables
  • 1 oz. coconut milk
  • 1 oz. dried coconut granules
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 5 oz. cooked rice
  • 1/4 cup cheese
Directions:
1
Cut the pineapple into half lengthwise. Scoop out the meat on each half of the pineapple. Cut the meat into 1/4-inch cubes. (You'll only use 1 cup of cubes and keep the rest for salad.) Empty the juice that's left on the shell and set aside to place your finished dish into the pineapple shells later.
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Set burner at high and add 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium non-stick pan. Add chicken breasts and cook both sides until golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper on both sides while cooking.
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Cut cooked chicken breasts into small cubes.
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In a cooking pan over high heat, add garlic butter and onion. Stir well, then add chicken cubes, curry powder, ketchup, and mixed veggies. Mix well and cook for a few minutes. Add coconut milk and dried coconut granules. Mix well, then add ½ tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper, stir and mix. Add cooked rice in the pan; mix well with everything.
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Put fried rice mixture into pineapple shell. And top with diced fresh pineapple and cheese. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 10 minutes.
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Ready to serve.
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