Chicken Fried Rice

Nigerian fried Rice served in a white bowl

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.

Course Lunch/Dinner

Cuisine African, Nigerian

Keyword chicken fried rice, fried rice, rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings People

Calories 435.6kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lb Chicken Breast
4 tablespoon cooking oil divided into two
1 teaspoon rosemary substitute with thyme
2 teaspoon garlic Minced
1 teaspoon 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 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoon seasoning powder or seasoning cube
1 teaspoon thyme
5 cups cooked rice

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Instructions

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

Notes

Long-grain rice is preferred for this recipe because it won’t clump as much as short-grain rice would.

Be sure to cut the chicken up into bite-size so that the chicken can cook easily and easy-eating!

I used Chicken breast for this recipe. However, any boneless chicken part will work just fine.

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