
By Lumkilembeje@gmail .com
Chicken Fried Rice
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
68
Moderate
Glycemic Load
28
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
Ingredients
6 servings

500gboneless skinless chicken thighs
or breasts

1 ½ tablespoonssoy sauce

½ teaspoongarlic

½ teaspoonginger

½ teaspoonoyster sauce

½ cuponions
sliced

1 teaspoonhot sauce
adjust to taste

2eggs
lightly beaten

2cloves garlic
minced

1 teaspoonginger
minced

0.5onion
small, sliced

½ cuppeas

½ cupcarrots

¼ cupcanola oil
or vegetable

salt
to taste

pepper
to taste

4 cupslong grain rice
cooked, day old

3 tablespoonssoy sauce

1 tablespoonoyster sauce

2green onions
sliced

½ tablespoonpepper flakes

curry powder
optional

½ teaspoonhot sauce
Instructions
Step 1
Marinade chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, onions and hot sauce.







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.

Step 5
Then add the eggs and quickly stir to break the eggs apart. Remove eggs and transfer to a plate.

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.



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.






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.



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.


Step 10
Adjust seasoning salt, pepper and soy sauce, if necessary.
Step 11
Garnish with chopped scallion and serve.
Notes
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Under 30 minutes