What came first, Chef, the chicken or the egg? For this recipe, the answer is both! Golden chicken mince is tossed with fluffy jasmine rice and an optional scrambled egg with pops of plump peas, then fried with an umami-fied sesame-soy sauce.
Chicken Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
with toasted sesame seeds
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Free-Range Chicken Mince
- Jasmine Rice
- NOMU Oriental Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Peas
- Sesame-Soy Sauce
- White Sesame Seeds
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Butter
- Egg/s (optional)
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 200ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LIKE Peas IN A POD
Boil the kettle. Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
EGG-CELLENT
If you would like to add scrambled egg (optional) to your meal, crack 1 egg into a bowl. Season and whisk until combined.
FRAGRANT RICE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onion and the NOMU rub until fragrant. Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, for 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked Chicken, the cooked rice, and the sesame-soy sauce. Fry until combined, 2-3 minutes.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of fried rice. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. Good job, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LIKE Peas IN A POD
Boil the kettle. Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
EGG-CELLENT
If you would like to add scrambled eggs (optional) to your meal, crack 2 eggs into a bowl. Season and whisk until combined.
FRAGRANT RICE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onion and the NOMU rub until fragrant. Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, for 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked Chicken, the cooked rice, and the sesame-soy sauce. Fry until combined, 2-3 minutes.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of fried rice. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. Good job, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LIKE Peas IN A POD
Boil the kettle. Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
EGG-CELLENT
If you would like to add scrambled eggs (optional) to your meal, crack 3 eggs into a bowl. Season and whisk until combined.
FRAGRANT RICE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onion and the NOMU rub until fragrant. Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, for 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked Chicken, the cooked rice, and the sesame-soy sauce. Fry until combined, 2-3 minutes.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of fried rice. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. Good job, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 800ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
OPEN SESAME
Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
LIKE Peas IN A POD
Boil the kettle. Submerge the Peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
GOLDEN Chicken
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
EGG-CELLENT
If you would like to add scrambled eggs (optional) to your meal, crack 4 eggs into a bowl. Season and whisk until combined.
FRAGRANT RICE
Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onion and the NOMU rub until fragrant. Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, for 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked Chicken, the cooked rice, and the sesame-soy sauce. Fry until combined, 2-3 minutes.
DINNER IS READY
Make a bed of fried rice. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. Good job, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Chicken Fried Rice?
The preparation time for Chicken Fried Rice with toasted sesame seeds is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Chicken Fried Rice with toasted sesame seeds?
The total time required to make Chicken Fried Rice with toasted sesame seeds is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Chicken Fried Rice provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Chicken Fried Rice?
Chicken, Free-Range Chicken Mince, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Oriental Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Sesame-Soy Sauce, White Sesame Seeds
What is the nutritional information of Chicken Fried Rice?
Calories: 760, Carbs: 94 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 38.7 grams, Sugar: 9.3 grams, Salt: 1546 grams
How do I prepare Chicken Fried Rice?
DINNER IS READY: Make a bed of fried rice. Garnish with the toasted sesame seeds. Good job, Chef! FRAGRANT RICE: Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter. When hot, fry the diced onion and the NOMU rub until fragrant. Add the whisked egg (if using) and fry until cooked through and scrambled, for 1-2 minutes (shifting constantly). Add the cooked chicken, the cooked rice, and the sesame-soy sauce. Fry until combined, 2-3 minutes. EGG-CELLENT: If you would like to add scrambled eggs (optional) to your meal, crack 2 eggs into a bowl. Season and whisk until combined. GOLDEN CHICKEN: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mince and work quickly to break it up as it starts to cook. Fry until browned, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. LIKE PEAS IN A POD: Boil the kettle. Submerge the peas in boiling water until plump, 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside. OPEN SESAME: Place the sesame seeds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. READY THE RICE: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 400ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chicken Fried Rice?
Chicken, Free-Range Chicken Mince, Jasmine Rice, NOMU Oriental Rub, Onion, Onions, Peas, Sesame-Soy Sauce, White Sesame Seeds
How many calories does Chicken Fried Rice have?
760 calories
How much fat content does Chicken Fried Rice have?
grams
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