Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice (Printable Version)
Thai-style fried rice with chicken, pineapple, cashews, and fresh vegetables ready in under 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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, approximately 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
02 - Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the wok. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Push garlic to one side, crack in eggs, and scramble until just set.
03 - Add diced bell pepper, peas and carrots, and pineapple pieces. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender-crisp.
04 - Add chilled jasmine rice, breaking up any clumps with your spatula. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, curry powder, white pepper, and sugar. Toss everything thoroughly to combine and heat through for 2–3 minutes.
05 - Stir in roasted cashews and sliced green onions. Remove from heat immediately. Serve hot with fresh lime wedges on the side for squeezing.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- The sweet and savory combo hits every single craving in one bowl
- Ready in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably have
02 -
- Cold day-old rice is absolutely essential for preventing a mushy texture
- Keep everything moving once the rice hits the pan for those perfect crispy edges
03 -
- Reserve a little pineapple to garnish the top for extra visual appeal
- Toast your cashews in a dry pan for 2 minutes first if they're raw