Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Thai-style fried rice with pineapple, tender chicken, crunchy cashews, and colorful vegetables for a tasty meal.
# What You'll 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Push the garlic to one side of the wok, crack in the eggs, and scramble until just set.
04 - Add bell pepper, peas and carrots, and pineapple to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
05 - Add the chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
06 - Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, curry powder, white pepper, and sugar. Toss everything well to combine and heat through, about 2-3 minutes.
07 - Stir in cashews and green onions. Remove from heat immediately.
08 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the rice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under 20 minutes once you have everything prepped
- The cashews add this incredible crunch that makes every bite interesting
02 -
- Never skip chilling your rice or you will end up with a sticky mess instead of fluffy fried rice
- Have all your sauces measured and ready before you start cooking because everything moves fast once the heat is on
03 -
- Preheat your wok until it is smoking slightly before adding oil for the best sear
- Work in batches if your pan is crowded rather than overcrowding it