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Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Pineapple fried rice is a beloved dish in Thailand, often enjoyed as a street food or at family gatherings. It showcases the country's tropical fruits and the fusion of sweet and savory flavors. This dish is a staple in Thai cuisine and has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations incorporating local ingredients.

ThaiTHmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 carrot, diced or grated
1/2 red bell pepper diced
1/2 green bell pepper diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 eggs, beaten
1 small chicken breast, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tbsp fresh pineapple juice
3 cups cooked rice, chilled
1 1/2 cups diced pineapple
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and chopped
2 tbsp roasted cashews
2 tbsp dried cranberries or raisins
Salt to taste
4 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are less expensive.

cashews

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide a similar crunch with fewer calories.

1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2

Add minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking until fragrant.

3

Add diced carrot, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, cooking until tender.

4

Stir in frozen peas and chicken breast pieces, cooking until chicken is no longer pink.

5

Push the mixture to one side of the skillet and add beaten eggs to the empty side, scrambling until fully cooked.

6

Combine the eggs with the chicken and vegetables.

7

Add chilled cooked rice and diced pineapple, mixing well.

8

Pour in soy sauce, fish sauce, and optional sriracha, stirring to combine.

9

Season with salt, ginger powder, and pepper powder to taste.

10

Garnish with chopped scallions and roasted cashews before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

large skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggsfishtree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Thai Pineapple Fried RiceKhao Pad Sapparot

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