Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Thai-style dish combining chicken, pineapple, cashews, and fresh vegetables in flavorful fried rice.
# What You Need:
→ Protein & Eggs
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Fruit
03 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (or canned, drained)
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
06 - 2 green onions, sliced
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Rice & Nuts
08 - 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)
09 - 3/4 cup unsalted roasted cashews
→ Sauces & Seasonings
10 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
11 - 1 tablespoon fish sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
13 - 1 teaspoon curry powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
15 - 1 tablespoon sugar
16 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
17 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Push garlic to one side of the pan. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble quickly until just set but still moist.
04 - Add bell pepper, peas and carrots, and diced pineapple. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Add chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Return cooked chicken to the pan and toss to combine.
06 - Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, curry powder, white pepper, and sugar. Toss everything thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly. Continue stir-frying for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
07 - Stir in roasted cashews and sliced green onions. Remove from heat immediately to preserve texture.
08 - Transfer to serving plates or bowls. Accompany with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sweet and savory balance hits every craving at once, like a party in your bowl
- It transforms leftover rice into something you'd actually crave, not just settle for
02 -
- Cold, dayold rice is nonnegotiable for getting that perfect separated texture
- Have all ingredients prepped before you turn on the stove, because this moves fast once it starts
03 -
- Squeeze fresh lime over your bowl right before eating, it wakes up every flavor
- Keep some cashews aside to sprinkle on top as a garnish, they stay extra crunchy