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recipes chicken fried rice
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: General
Description
Experience a vibrant twist on classic fried rice with turmeric, chicken, and a zesty Lime Cilantro Crema. This dish offers a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and impressive meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups (400g) cooked day-old jasmine rice
- 250g (1 cup) cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas and carrots
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
- 2 Tbsp (30ml) light soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil
- 1 tsp (5g) ground turmeric
- ½ tsp (2.5g) ground white pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp (30g) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 Tbsp (15g) toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp (15g) crispy fried shallots (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Rice: Use day-old jasmine rice for best texture.
- Make Crema: Whisk yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir-fry onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Cook Chicken: Add chicken and stir-fry until browned.
- Scramble Eggs: Scramble eggs and mix with chicken.
- Add Rice & Seasonings: Stir-fry rice with turmeric, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
- Incorporate Veggies: Add peas and carrots during the last minutes.
- Finish with Crema: Gently fold in half of the crema.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with remaining crema, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Notes
Using day-old rice is crucial for preventing a mushy texture. Adjust lime juice in the crema to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Asian
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg