Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 500g of boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts; 1½ tablespoons of soy sauce; ½ teaspoon of garlic; ½ teaspoon of ginger; ½ teaspoon of oyster sauce; ½ cup of sliced onions; 1 teaspoon of hot sauce (adjust to taste); 2-3 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon of minced ginger; ½ small onion, sliced; 1/2 cup of peas; 1/2 cup carrots; ¼ cup of canola or vegetable oil; salt and pepper to taste; 4 cups cooked day old, long grain rice; 3 tablespoons of soy sauce; 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce; 2 green onions, sliced; ½ -1 tablespoon of pepper flakes; a dash of curry powder (optional); ½ or 1 teaspoon of hot sauce

11 steps

Prep:5minCook:25min

Create this delicious and filling chicken fried rice dish for yourself and the family tonight. Add more carrots and peas to this chicken fried rice recipe to ensure that your little ones get a healthy serving of vegetables.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:06:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories396.8 kcal (20%)

Total Fat14.4 g (21%)

Carbs41.2 g (16%)

Sugars2.4 g (3%)

Protein24 g (48%)

Sodium1032.7 mg (52%)

Fiber2.1 g (7%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Marinade chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, onions and hot sauce.

boneless skinless chicken thighs500g

soy sauce1 ½ tablespoons

garlic½ teaspoon

ginger½ teaspoon

oyster sauce½ teaspoon

onions½ cup

hot sauce1 teaspoon

Step 2

Marinate meat for several hours or overnight.

Step 3

Break up the clumpy rice before starting recipe.

Step 4

Heat a large wok or skillet on medium high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.

canola oil¼ cup

Step 5

Then add the eggs and quickly stir to break the eggs apart. Remove eggs and transfer to a plate.

eggs2

Step 6

Add about a tablespoon oil to the wok or pan . Once hot, add chopped chicken, Lightly season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 5-6 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

canola oil¼ cup

salt

pepper

Step 7

Continue with the stir frying by adding a tablespoon of oil into the wok, followed by onions, garlic, ginger, peas, carrots and basil, if using any. Cook for about 2-3 minutes.

canola oil¼ cup

onion0.5

cloves garlic2

ginger1 teaspoon

peas½ cup

carrots½ cup

Step 8

Add the rice, stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes adding soy sauce, oyster sauce , and about 1 tablespoon water to moistened rice.

long grain rice4 cups

soy sauce3 tablespoons

oyster sauce1 tablespoon

Step 9

Finally return the combination of, eggs, and chicken to the wok. Stir until everything has been fully combined and chicken is is reheated through. Add pepper flakes or hot sauce – optional.