Pineapple and Chicken Fried Rice Cup
With only a handful of ingredients, including pineapple and rotisserie chicken, this microwaved fried rice is both fast and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Garlic & Olive Oil Jasmine Rice
- 1/4 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1/4 cup diced pineapple
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
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Instructions
This tangy Pineapple and Chicken Fried Rice Cup makes a perfect lunch or dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, including rotisserie chicken, diced pineapple, soy sauce, green onion and Minute® Ready to Serve Garlic & Olive Oil Jasmine Rice, you’ll have a delicious meal in minutes.
Step 1
Stir together rice, chicken, pineapple and soy sauce in a microwave-safe bowl.
Step 2
Heat on HIGH, stirring halfway through, for 90 seconds or until rice and chicken are heated through.
Step 3
Garnish with sliced green onions.
Recipe Tips
You can use fresh or canned, drained pineapple tidbits for this recipe. Transfer any leftover pineapple to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
For a gluten-free version of this dish, substitute wheat-free tamari sauce for soy sauce.
If desired, add frozen peas or a medley of frozen vegetables, adjusting microwave time as needed.
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Sweet and Savory Goodness
Whether you like pineapple on pizza or not, there’s absolutely no debate that this simple Pineapple and Chicken Fried Rice Cup is delicious! Sweet and tangy pineapple, savory rotisserie chicken, garlicky jasmine rice and salty soy sauce make for a well-balanced combination.
Once you try it, you’ll be craving this flavor-packed meal on a weekly basis! This is a great meal for one when you have a busy week and need a quick and delicious dinner. Want more recipes like this one? Take a look at these perfectly portioned meals for one – including our Creole-inspired Red Beans and Rice dish.
Microwave Fried Rice
If you love takeout, you’re probably familiar with the many varieties of fried rice there are. But did you know you can also make fried rice in the microwave? It’s true, and we’ve got a few recipes you need to try! With a few ingredients and Sriracha hot sauce, this Microwave Egg Fried Rice is a dish with a kick. This classic Microwave Fried Rice combines frozen veggies, egg, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil for added flavor.
The beauty of fried rice is that it’s entirely customizable to your preferences, whether you’re tight on time or have different ingredients in your kitchen. By simply changing a couple of ingredients, you can indulge in many varieties of fried rice. Simply swap any of the vegetables with others of your choice. You can even add different types of protein sources — from pre-cooked shrimp to beef or even tofu. Just make sure you dress your fried rice with some rich and tangy soy sauce, and maybe some sesame oil, for a delicious Asian-inspired experience.
Looking for another type of dinner recipe? Try our Cheesy Chicken and Rice Recipe with Broccoli.
