Discover the recipe for Chinese Chicken Fried Rice, a popular and healthy dish featuring cooked rice, chicken, vegetables, and savory seasonings. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a nutritious and flavorful meal. Enjoy the deliciousness of homemade fried rice with this simple recipe.

About the Recipe:

Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is a classic dish that offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It typically includes cooked rice, diced chicken, a variety of vegetables, and savory seasonings like soy sauce and maggi seasoning. The combination of these ingredients creates a balanced and satisfying meal.

This recipe is considered healthy because it incorporates lean boneless chicken thighs, which are a good source of protein. It also includes a generous amount of vegetables, providing essential nutrients and dietary fiber. By using minimal oil for stir-frying and controlling the amount of salt and seasonings, you can enjoy a healthier version of this beloved dish.

Quick and Easy Recipe:

1. Cook the rice in the microwave, following the instructions provided.
2. Prepare the vegetables, chicken, and eggs.
3. Scramble the eggs in a nonstick chef's pan and set aside.
4. Stir-fry the chicken, garlic, and white part of the spring onions.
5. Add the cooked rice, green onions, and scrambled eggs to the pan.
6. Season with soy sauce, maggi seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7. Stir-fry until everything is well mixed.
8. Plate the fried rice, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Other Recipes Related to Fried Rice:

• Shrimp Fried Rice: A delicious variation of fried rice that highlights the flavors of succulent shrimp.
• Vegetable Fried Rice: A vegetarian version of fried rice packed with colorful vegetables and aromatic seasonings.
• Pineapple Fried Rice: A sweet and savory combination of fried rice with chunks of pineapple, creating a tropical twist.

Microwaving Rice - Healthy Benefits:

1. Retains nutrients: Microwaving rice helps to retain more nutrients compared to boiling or steaming.
2. Time-saving: Microwaving rice is a quick method that reduces cooking time, making it convenient for busy individuals.
3. Energy-efficient: Microwaving uses less energy compared to traditional cooking methods, contributing to environmental sustainability.
4. Uniform cooking: Microwaving ensures even cooking of rice, resulting in perfectly cooked grains without overcooking or sticking.

Adding Chicken to the Rice - Making it More Healthy:

Including chicken in the fried rice adds lean protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair. Chicken is also a good source of important nutrients like vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, and phosphorus. By incorporating chicken, the fried rice becomes a well-rounded and nutritious meal option.

Enjoy the delightful flavors of Chinese Chicken Fried Rice, and explore the versatility of fried rice dishes with various ingredients and flavors!

How to make Chicken & Egg Fried Rice 

1. Start by cooking the rice. For this we will add one cup of soaked white rice into an Anyday large shallow dish. Add the water, season it with oil and salt. Put on the lid with the knob open. Microwave it on power 3 for 22 minutes  
2. Slice the white and green parts of the spring onions finely and keep them separate. Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the chicken thighs into even cubes. Keep everything ready in their bowls.  
3. Crack and whisk 3 eggs in a bowl. Heat an accent nonstick chef’s pan and add oil into it. Add your eggs and scramble them lightly. Remove them from a pan into a bowl. Take out your rice from the microwave and let them rest in the anyday dish covered until its time to add them.
4. Add some more oil and on high heat add your chicken thigh cubes. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute it for 30 seconds. Add the white part of the spring onions and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes. 
5. Add in your cooked rice to the pan, along with the green onions, and eggs. Add the soy sauce and maggi seasoning, season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss and stir fry them till everything is completely mixed.   
6. Add the rice into a bowl and press it down. Flip the bowl and plate them in a flat or deep dish, garnish with some more sliced green onions and serve hot.  

Expert Tips

1. All the vegetables need to be cut in even sizes so that they cook together evenly.
2. Make sure that before you start to stir fry all the vegetables are ready to be cooked.
3. The eggs don't need to be overcooked to a rubber texture, just cook them to a soft stage and take them out of the pan.

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Category

Main course

Servings

3

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

300

Learn how to make Chinese Chicken Fried Rice, a delicious and satisfying main course that combines tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and flavorful rice stir-fried to perfection.

Author:

Nikita

Ingredients

• Rice: 1 cup
• Water: 1 ⅓ cup
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetables oil: as required 
• Spring onions: 4-5 
• Garlic: 5-6 cloves
• Boneless Chicken thighs: 4
• Eggs: 3 
• Soy sauce: 4 tbsp
• Maggi seasoning: 1 tsp
• Pepper: to taste

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Directions

1. Start by cooking the rice. For this we will add one cup of soaked white rice into an anyday large shallow dish. Add the water, season it with oil and salt. Put on the lid with the knob open. Microwave it on power 3 for 22 minutes

2. Slice the white and green parts of the spring onions finely and keep them separate. Mince the garlic cloves. Dice the chicken thighs into even cubes. Keep everything ready in their bowls.
3. Crack and whisk 3 eggs in a bowl. Heat an accent nonstick chef’s pan and add oil into it. Add your eggs and scramble them lightly. Remove them from a pan into a bowl. Take out your rice from the microwave and let them rest in the anyday dish covered until it's time to add them.
4. Add some more oil and on high heat add your chicken thigh cubes. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute it for 30 seconds. Add the white part of the spring onions and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add in your cooked rice to the pan, along with the green onions, and eggs. Add the soy sauce and maggi seasoning, season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss and stir fry them till everything is completely mixed.
6. Add the rice into a bowl and press it down. Flip the bowl and plate them in a flat or deep dish, garnish with some more sliced green onions and serve hot.

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Recipe Note

Once you start stir frying, you need to pay full attention as everything happens really quickly. If you aren't paying attention for a second, some or the other ingredient can burn or overcook, ruining the whole dish. Feel free to customize your Chinese Chicken Fried Rice by adding additional vegetables likecarrots, peas, or bell peppers. You can also add cooked shrimp, tofu, or ham for variation.