Description
Crispy sesame chicken meets vibrant fried rice in this irresistible Asian-inspired comfort dish. Packed with colorful vegetables and savory protein, each forkful delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chilled cooked rice
- 2 eggs
- 3–4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely diced
- 2 white onions, finely chopped
- 3 spring onion stalks
- ½ cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika powder (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- Salt to taste
Cooking Components:
- Sesame oil for cooking
- Spring onion greens for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by combining thighs with egg, soy sauce, black pepper, chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and salt in a mixing bowl. Thoroughly coat the meat and let it marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick pan over medium flame. Cook marinated chicken pieces for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure uniform golden-brown exterior. Transfer cooked chicken to a separate plate.
- Using the same pan, add more sesame oil and sauté chopped garlic until fragrant and golden. Introduce onions and spring onions, cooking for approximately 2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Incorporate carrots, peas, and ginger-garlic paste into the pan. Sauté on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until vegetables reach a tender consistency.
- Create a clear space in the pan’s center and pour beaten eggs. Scramble eggs until completely set and lightly golden.
- Season the mixture with soy sauce, chili sauce, paprika, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix ingredients and elevate heat to high. Add chilled rice and stir continuously.
- Reintroduce cooked chicken into the rice mixture. Stir-fry vigorously for 3-4 minutes on high flame to blend flavors and achieve crispy texture. Garnish with fresh spring onion greens and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption by letting it sit in the mixture for at least 30 minutes, allowing spices to penetrate deeply.
- Use day-old cold rice to prevent mushy texture and ensure each grain separates perfectly during stir-frying.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing chili powder and chili sauce according to personal heat tolerance.
- Toast sesame seeds separately and sprinkle on top for an extra nutty crunch and enhanced aromatic experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg