Chicken Fried Rice

⏱️ 25 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Medium
African lunch/dinner
Chicken Fried Rice
Nutrition per Serving
436
Calories
30g
Protein
48g
Carbs
13g
Fat

This version of the Nigerian fried Rice dish delivers a delicious flavor with minimal efforts. It comes together in a little time with minimal effort making it perfect for a weeknight.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken Breast
  • 4 tbsp cooking oil (divided into two)
  • 1 tsp rosemary (substitute with thyme)
  • 2 Tsp garlic (Minced)
  • 1 Tsp Ginger (Grated)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 Habanero pepper
  • 1 onion (medium-size [sliced])
  • 2 Cups mixed veggies (Sweet corn, green peas, diced carrots, and green beans)
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 2 Tsp seasoning powder (or seasoning cube)
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 5 cups cooked rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-size and set aside.
  2. 2Preheat two tablespoons of oil, add the chicken, rosemary, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, bay leaves, and habanero pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add the remaining oil and onions and cook till onions become tender. Remove the habanero pepper, mince and set aside
  4. 4Add the mixed veggies and cook till heated through.
  5. 5Stir in the Curry powder, seasoning powder, thyme, and minced habanero pepper.
  6. 6Add the rice and cook stirring continuously on high heat until heated through.
  7. 7Serve hot.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by cheflolaskitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.