Description
A vibrant blend of chicken, fresh pineapple, and colorful vegetables stir-fried to perfection, embodying the essence of Hawaiian cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz), diced
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
- 3 green onions, sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, chilled (preferably day-old)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tablespoons roasted cashews or macadamia nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in your wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the diced chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Move them to one side.
- Stir-fry aromatics: Introduce minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and sliced green onions. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the vegetables and pineapple: Toss in thawed peas, carrots, and diced pineapple. Sauté together for another 2–3 minutes.
- Incorporate the rice: Add the chilled jasmine rice, breaking apart any clumps, and return the cooked chicken to the pan.
- Season to perfection: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired. Stir-fry for an additional 3–4 minutes.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the dish and make adjustments to seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with roasted nuts and extra sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture; prevent clumping for perfect fried rice. You can customize with different vegetables or switch pineapple for mango.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg