Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a mixing bowl add 150 gms chicken cut into bite size pieces. Add1 tsp corn flour, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oil and a pinch of baking soda. Mix well till the chicken is well coated. Set it aside to marinate.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, crack 2 eggs and beat well.
• STEP 3.Heat a wok or a large saute pan. Add 1 tbsp oil and swirl so that the bottom is well coated. Wait till the wok smokes.
• STEP 4.Then pour in the egg, it will take 30 to 50 seconds for it to become fluffy. Stir and break it up into smaller pieces. Remove from the wok and set it aside.
• STEP 5.Add more oil into the same wok and let it heat. Add the marinated chicken and saute for 1 to 2 minutes till the chicken changes colour and gets some dark spots. Set it aside.
• STEP 6.In the same leftover oil in the hot wok add 1 tbsp minced garlic, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 cup green peas, ½ cup chopped carrot. Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes till onions are transparent. Add salt to taste.
• STEP 7.Add the cooked chicken and toss together. Remove from the wok and set aside.
• STEP 8.Turn the heat to high and add 2 tbsp oil. Add 2 cups of cooked rice and use a spatula to break up any lumps. Stir fry for 3 to 5 minutes. Then add 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 2 tsp dark soy sauce. Mix it well to evenly coat the rice so no white rice is visible. Mix it quickly before the sauce evaporates in the hot wok.
• STEP 9.Next add the cooked vegetables and chicken and egg. Toss everything together and stir fry for a few minutes for flavours to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• STEP 10. Add ¼ cup chopped spring onion right before serving.
• STEP 11. Chinese chicken fried rice is ready.