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Chicken Fried Rice

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Ingredients
  

To Marinate 10-15 mins
  • Chicken boneless, 100g
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Sweet Paprika, Optional for color
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon of a beaten Egg/Water
  • 2 Teaspoon Cornflour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda, optional
To Cook Rice (8-9 mins full boil)
  • 1 Cup | 200g Basmati Rice, wash & drain
  • 5 Cups Boiling Hot Water
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Vinegar/Lemon juice
For Eggs
  • 2 Teaspoon Oil to fry Egg
  • 1 Egg plus leftover 1 beaten egg from marination
  • Salt & Pepper
For Fried Rice
  • 1.5 Teaspoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 Spring onions white part, chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon chopped Ginger & Garlic minced
  • Few Carrots Beans, chopped
  • Salt to Taste & Pinch of Black Pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 Teaspoon Tomato Ketchup, optional
  • 1 Teaspoon Chicken Stock Powder, optional but recommended
  • Fried Chicken & cooked Eggs
  • Green part of 2 Spring onions, chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil, to garnish

Method
 

  1. Bring 5 Cups of Water to a Roaring Boil in a Big Pot, Add Salt, Vinegar & Oil. Mix well. Add Washed & Drained Basmati Rice and let it Boil for 8-9 mins till al dente cooked with a bite to it. Do not Overcook. Strain the water and let it rest on the Strainer for 1-2 mins. Spread it on a tray to cool it completely before frying it. You can also use a day old pre cooked Rice.
  2. Marinate boneless chicken cubes with salt, pepper, brown sugar, paprika, soy sauce, Cornstarch, egg and baking soda. Let it rest for 10-15 mins.
  3. Use the balance Egg with another egg to fry. Add Salt & Pepper. Whisk well. Grease the wok with oil first then add bit of oil. Add eggs on low heat, scramble as they cook. Do not overcook, they should be very soft and tender. Set them aside. Fry the chicken in same pan till golden. Set aside with the eggs.
  4. Saute white part of spring onions, minced garlic and ginger. Add chopped carrots and beans.
  5. Add the cooked rice, salt and pepper, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar and tomato ketchup.
  6. Add chicken stock powder and fried chicken & egg pieces.
  7. Garnish with green spring onions and sesame oil. Serve hot 🍽️🥰

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Notes

If using Freshly cooked rice, let it cool completely by spreading out on a tray before stir frying it.  Using day old cooked rice is always best. 
Jasmine or Sella Basmati Rice can also be used instead of Basmati rice.