Description
A vibrant and flavorful Thai-inspired fried rice loaded with juicy chicken, sweet pineapple chunks, roasted cashews, fluffy jasmine rice, and fresh herbs. This quick and satisfying meal delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, crunchy, and fresh flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold cooked jasmine rice
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 cup roasted cashews
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small red chili, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot.
- Prepare all ingredients in separate bowls before cooking.
- Add vegetable oil to the skillet and cook the diced chicken for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant.
- Push the vegetables to one side and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble gently.
- Add cold jasmine rice, curry powder, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Stir fry for several minutes until heated through.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add pineapple chunks and roasted cashews.
- Stir in sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and red chili slices.
- Serve hot with fresh lime wedges.
Notes
- Cold leftover rice gives the best texture for fried rice.
- Fresh pineapple creates brighter flavor than canned pineapple.
- Cook on high heat for lightly crisped rice edges.
- Adjust chili amount based on your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
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