Easy Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of basmati rice; 3 cups of water; 1 pound of skinless and boneless chicken thigh; 2 grated carrot; 2 large egg; 3 cloves of minced garlic; 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter; 1/3 cup of soy sauce; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Prepare a delicious meal with this classic Chicken Fried Rice recipe made with juicy chicken and Chinese rice!

Chinese Cuisine

December 20, 2021

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4 people

Preparation 15 mins

Cooking 35 mins

Total 50 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup of basmati rice
3 cups of water
1 pound of skinless and boneless chicken thigh
2 grated carrot
2 large egg
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 tablespoon of roasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
1/3 cup of soy sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

Take a casserole pot and combine the rice and water together. Cook the rice for 25-30 minutes over 400 °F.
Once the rice gets fluffy, take it out from the oven and let it sit aside to cool off.
Take a skillet and cook the chicken in oil until it is golden and cooked through. Season the chicken with salt and pepper according to your taste.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and add butter to the skillet. Once the butter is melted, add in the carrots and saute them on medium-high heat. Once fully cooked, put them with the chicken.
Add some more butter to the skillet and once melted, add the eggs. Stir them to scramble.
Add the cooked chicken and carrots back into the skillet. Then add in the garlic. Mix well until combined.
Add in the rice slowly and keep stirring until everything is mixed very well.
Take a small bowl and combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Add the sauce into the skillet and sprinkle the green onions over it. Cook everything for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve warm with Sriracha.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Chicken Fried Rice

Serves 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories424

% Daily Value*

Protein 20 g40%

Total Fat 19 g24.4%

Cholesterol 121 mg40.3%

Sodium 850 mg37%

Potassium 314 mg6.7%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

The rice should not be short-grained. It has a stickiness to it that might ruin the consistency of your dish. Use only the Basmati rice or Jasmine rice while making this dish.
The dish must not contain any bone from the chicken. Make sure to use only the fleshy part of the chicken. Chicken breast is definitely the best choice but you can also use the chicken thighs after proper deboning.
The rice can soak up the water content quickly making your fried rice dry. In that case, cook your rice with chicken broth. This will provide the perfect moisture to the recipe.

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Equipment for this recipe

Mixing Bowls

Cutting Board

Saucepan

Chef Pan

Grater

Chef Knife

What is the Best Rice for Fried Rice?

Short grain rice makes your fried rice somewhat sticky as it has more stickiness whereas long-grain rice has less stickiness. That is why long grain rice like Basmati rice and medium grain rice like Jasmine rice is perfect for the fried rice recipe.

Can I Make it with Cauliflower?

Of course, you can. Cauliflower is probably the best replacement for rice in this dish. It is low in carbohydrates and the appearance is quite similar to rice. So, it will definitely be a smart choice if you make this recipe using cauliflower instead of rice.

Can I Substitute Chicken Thighs?

You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs. Though you have to put a little extra effort into this. As you know, chicken thighs are not boneless, so you will have to follow the proper procedure to debone and fillet the chicken thighs before using them in your cuisine.

What to Serve with Chicken Fried Rice?

Chicken fried rice is a great dish that pretty much goes with a wide range of cuisines. Some of those are fried egg, egg drop soup, hot and sound soup, Chinese dumplings, chicken teriyaki, egg rolls, and sesame roasted brussels sprouts.

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How to Store Chicken Fried Rice?

If you want to store your leftover chicken fried rice, store it in the refrigerator after it cools. Take a baking sheet and spread the rice in a thin layer to cool. Once cooled, transfer to an airtight container and put in the refrigerator. This way, it will last for 3-4 days.

Recipe byPetite Gourmets