Description
Delightful Fried Rice brings Asian comfort straight to your kitchen, blending savory ingredients with perfect texture. Crispy rice, tender vegetables, and aromatic seasonings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 skinless and boneless chicken breasts, sliced into very thin strips
Rice and Grains:
- 225 grams (8 ounces) long-grain rice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 red pepper, deseeded and finely diced
- 2 celery sticks, finely diced
- 1 medium courgette, finely diced
- 2 centimeters (0.75 inches) knob of fresh root ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon runny honey
- 1 tablespoon medium curry powder
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
- juice of 1/2 lime
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- 4–6 lime wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare rice ahead of time and allow it to cool thoroughly to room temperature, ensuring grains remain separate and firm.
- Warm oil in a spacious wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until completely done, then glaze with honey, stirring until achieving a rich golden-brown color. Remove and set aside.
- Using the same cooking vessel, sauté chopped onions, bell peppers, celery, and courgette for 3-4 minutes until vegetables become slightly tender but retain a crisp texture.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and aromatic curry powder into the vegetable mixture. Stir continuously for 30-45 seconds to release their intense flavors without burning.
- Incorporate cooled rice into the vegetable base, drizzling soy sauce, chilli sauce, and fresh lime juice. Toss vigorously to distribute seasonings evenly and heat the rice thoroughly.
- Reintroduce the honey-glazed chicken into the rice mixture, gently folding to combine all ingredients and ensure uniform heating at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the steaming fried rice to serving plates, garnish with additional lime wedges, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Chill rice overnight to prevent clumping and achieve that perfect restaurant-style texture for your fried rice.
- Select day-old cold rice as it separates easily and absorbs flavors more effectively during stir-frying.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to suit different dietary preferences.
- Keep vegetables bite-sized and uniform to ensure even cooking and balanced flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 46 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg