Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice is a quick and easy dinner option that is delicious and satisfying. This classic Chinese dish is made with fluffy rice, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 g Rice (Basmati)
- 500 g Chicken Breast (Boneless, skinless )
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 Onion (Chopped)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (Minced)
- 2 Carrots (Peeled, diced)
- 100 g Peas (Frozen)
- 2 Eggs (Lightly beaten)
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- Salt (To taste)
- Black Pepper (To taste)
- Coriander (Optional, garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Begin by rinsing the rice in a sieve and placing it in a saucepan with 600ml of cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer.
- 2
Cover the saucepan and let it cook for 10-12 minutes or until the rice becomes tender and the water is fully absorbed.
- 3
Afterward, take it off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. Set it aside.
- 4
While the rice is cooking, preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and grill each side for approximately 5-6 minutes or until fully cooked.
- 5
Once it's done, let it cool for a few minutes before using a fork to shred it.
- 6
Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until soft and aromatic.
- 7
Next, add the carrots and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or until they begin to soften.
- 8
Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side.
- 9
Scramble them for around 30 seconds until they are fully cooked, then mix them in with the vegetables.
- 10
Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the pan and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes or until the peas are heated through.
- 11
Finally, add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the pan and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes or until the rice is fully coated and heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.
- 12
Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh coriander if desired.