Pineapple Chicken Fried Rice
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes and marinated (see marinade/sauce recipe below)
- 3 tbsp unrefined coconut oil
- 2 eggs scrambled
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple tidbits
- 1 pkg frozen Stir Fry vegetables
- 1 cup sliced baby bella mushrooms
- 1/2 sweet onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cashews
- 3 cups day old cooked white rice
- 1 1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp Sriracha sauce
- pinch ground ginger
- 1 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Add 1 tbsp coconut oil to a large wok, heat and scramble in 2 eggs. Cook until done and set aside in a large bowl. Add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to wok and add pineapples. Cook until caramelized. Remove from pan and place in same bowl as eggs. Add marinated chicken to wok. Cook until chicken no longer pink. Remove and add to bowl. Add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to wok and add cashews. Cook until slightly browned and remove from wok. Place in bowl with other ingredients. Add 1/2 tbsp coconut oil to wok again and add stir fry vegetables, onions and mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes and remove to bowl. Add remaining coconut oil, olive oil and sesame oil to pan. Add rice. Cook until rice is slightly toasted, turning continually. Add back all ingredients to the pan (ingredients in bowl). Mix well and add Sriracha, Soy sauce, ground ginger and green onions.
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE SAUCE
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/8 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 tsp Cooking With Greens Go To Seasoning
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Combine first 6 ingredients. Pour over chicken and marinate from 30 minutes to overnight. Save marinade and add 2 tbsp brown sugar. Place mixture in pan and allow to come to rolling boil. reduce heat and allow to simmer for 4 minutes. Prepare slurry by whisking together water and cornstarch. drizzle into simmering mixture until thickened. If thicker consistency is needed, add more slurry. If too thick, add more pineapple juice. Serve over fried rice.