Thai-Inspired Fried Rice

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This amazing fried rice dish is sure to knock family and friends off of their feet! It will make them think you are a 5-star chef! It mixes sweet and savory in a perfect blend that you will love. You can add or take away to adjust to your favorite flavors...you just can't go wrong with this one!

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
22 mins
Total Time:
47 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 large skinless, boneless chicken breast, ground

  • ¼ cup butter, divided

  • 1 red onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

  • ½ cup roughly chopped pineapple, drained and juice reserved

  • 4 cups cooked white rice, or more to taste

  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

  • ¼ cup sweet and sour sauce

  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large wok over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until softened and onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked chicken, pineapple, and 3 tablespoons pineapple juice, 1 to 2 minutes. Add rice, 4 tablespoons cilantro, and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; cook and stir until thoroughly mixed, about 5 minutes.

  3. Pour sweet and sour sauce, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper into the rice mixture. Cook and stir to combine, 5 to 8 minutes. Mix in the remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro, 1 to 2 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Brown rice may be substituted for the white rice.

You can use fresh or canned pineapple.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

230 Calories
7g Fat
33g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 230
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 588mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 153mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.