Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice (Printable)

Thai-style fried rice with chicken, pineapple, cashews, and crisp vegetables for a quick, flavorful 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

# 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 reserve.
02 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Push garlic to one side of the wok. Crack eggs into the empty space and scramble until just set.
04 - Add bell pepper, peas and carrots, and pineapple. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Add chilled jasmine rice, breaking apart any clumps with your spatula. Return cooked chicken to the pan.
06 - Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, curry powder, white pepper, and sugar. Toss everything thoroughly to combine and heat through, about 2–3 minutes.
07 - Stir in cashews and green onions. Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything happens in one pan, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • The balance of sweet and savory hits every craving at once
  • Cooks faster than delivery would even arrive at your door
02 -
  • Cold rice prevents the dish from becoming a sticky mess, so plan ahead or spread freshly cooked rice on a baking sheet to chill quickly
  • Have all ingredients prepped and within reach before you turn on the heat because stir-frying happens incredibly fast
  • A properly heated wok should almost smoke when the oil hits it, creating that restaurant-quality sear
03 -
  • Soy sauce brands vary wildly in saltiness, so start with less and add more to taste
  • A small splash of rice vinegar right at the end brightens all the flavors

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