Mix up any flavor you like!
There’s no rule regarding which ingredients to add to Asian mixed rice dishes. Think of Asian cooking as an opportunity to revive leftover ingredients. If you think the flavors are complementary, then experimenting is your next new kitchen adventure.
We are sharing a recipe that has been cooked so many times in our kitchen and has earned a slot in our list of keepers. Try it to see if it becomes a keeper in your kitchen as well!
Asian Stir-Fry with Cashews & Chicken
Ingredients
- 5 ounces boneless and skinless chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 3/4 cup roasted peppers sliced
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 4 cups brown rice cooked
- 1/4 cup soy sauce light, optional tamari
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/3 cup cashews raw
Instructions
- Over medium heat, in a large saucepan with extra-virgin olive oil, sautè the chicken until cooked through and golden.
- Add the peas and cook for about 7 minutes with the chicken.
- Add the pineapple and roasted peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the rice and mix well with the other ingredients.
- Season with the soy sauce, lemon juice, and pepper.
- Mix in the cashews.
Nutrition Information
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If you liked this rice recipe, you would also love our other rice dishes:
Asian Coconut Rice with Steamed Vegetables
Easy One-Pot Chicken & Rice Dinner
Greek Chicken Stew with Cauliflower Rice
Cajun Shrimp with Herbed Brown Rice
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Great recipes! It would be EXTREMELY helpful for those of us who food track to know the measurement of your portion sizes! I’m guessing this is maybe 1.25 cups or so???
Thanks for the feedback, Nicole! We’re working on getting those added.