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    Jan 6, 2015 | 17 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Chicken Fried Rice

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    A very happy new year to all my fabulous readers! Here's wishing that 2015 brings you and me tons of love, luck and joy - and some Chicken Fried Rice as well!!

    So, it's January. A brand spanking new year. A wonderful new beginning. A chance to start fresh on a clean slate. 2014 was a great comeback year for me. I felt motivated after attending my first ever blogging conference the previous summer. Baby Dear was growing older, starting pre-school and that gave me the time to reconnect with my readers and dish out new recipes. 2015 promises to be better, brighter and much, much bigger for this blog of mine, so watch out for many fun, informative and interesting things coming up.

    Recipe for Chicken Fried Rice taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

    Looking back, it's hard to believe that I've been writing this blog and sharing my recipes with you all for the past 9 years. HoH will turn 10 (double digits... OMG!!!) in September of this year, and I promise you that this year will be THE best ever. So if you have any tips, suggestions, feedback or just want to say hello, please leave a comment and let's get the conversation started. I love to hear from you and am always looking for ways on how I can help anyone get into the kitchen and start cooking!

    I thought I'd begin the new year with a very simple, versatile and absolutely tasty recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight. Fried rice is something that I can make in my sleep with one hand tied behind my back. There are literally thousands of ways you can make fried rice and there's no end to the creativity you can add to this humble home cooking staple.

    Today's recipe is a quick and simple Chicken Fried Rice that I like to make the day after I cook a Roast Chicken dinner. It's a wonderful way to use up the little bits of leftover chicken. If you don't have any leftover chicken, then feel free to use one that's store-bought or simple roast one chicken breast in the oven that's been lightly seasoned with some salt, pepper and garlic powder. If you're not a meat-eater, then, by all means, leave it out - the dish will still be finger-lickin' good!

    Leftover rice, cold from the fridge works best. If you don't have any on hand, then make sure you cook the rice and let it cool completely. What you want to avoid is warm rice that will clump up in the pan and become a soggy mess. So give this a try and let me know how you liked it. Personally, I like to serve this with some green beans sautéed with some garlic and a bit of soy sauce.

    Recipe for Chicken Fried Rice taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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    CHICKEN FRIED RICE

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
    • 1 small onion finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon white pepper
    • ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1 cup finely chopped carrots
    • 2 cups shredded cabbage
    • 2 cups shredded chicken
    • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
    • salt to taste
    • 4 cups cooked plain rice
    • 2 tablespoon light soy sauce
    • freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan and fry garlic, ginger and onions till lightly browned and fragrant. Add in white pepper and chilli powder, and fry for a few seconds.
    • Add in carrots and cabbage, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Mix in chicken and peas, season with salt, and stir-fry for another minute or two.
    • Add in rice and mix well. Splash soy sauce and stir-fry rice till everything is mixed well.
    • Season with pepper and serve warm.

    Notes

    Make this a complete meal by serving it alongside some Chilli Chicken and Spring Rolls.

    If you like this recipe, you will surely like my Basil Fried Rice.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    Filed Under: 30-Minutes or Less!, Gluten-free, Kids Lunchbox Ideas, Recent Posts, Recipes: Chicken/Turkey, Recipes: Rice

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    1. Rose Martine says

      February 07, 2020 at 2:23 am

      5 stars
      Wow – this sounds wonderful! I’ve been wanting to try making fried rice at home for a while, and this sounds like the perfect way to try it. Thanks!

      Reply
    2. Rosângela says

      June 29, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Must be a delight, I loved. Very interesting quite liked.

      Reply
    3. Rosângela says

      June 29, 2015 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      I love chicken fried rice! This recipe looks easy and one I will add to my list!

      Reply
    4. Chowringhee says

      May 13, 2015 at 1:24 am

      5 stars
      This is so simple, thanks for sharing this recipe with pictures which make it easy to know.

      Reply
    5. Deepika Tanna says

      February 07, 2015 at 5:51 am

      5 stars
      Chicken fried rice is my favourite, it looks very delicious, I will try this.

      Reply
    6. Syed says

      January 27, 2015 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      Wow! It is such an interesting guide to cooking good food. I just can't get enough of Chicken Fried Rice.

      Reply
    7. Naught Limi says

      January 20, 2015 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      Good evening. I come from Indonesia. Its my first time see Your blog. It looks stunning and delicious food!

      Reply
    8. Theresa says

      January 19, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love your recipe. I've never made my own fried rice before and this was delicious!

      Reply
    9. Denise Wright says

      January 17, 2015 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I love rice of any kind and I really love Indian cooking. I'll be sure to check out more of your recipes! (found you on Learn to Blog FB Page)

      Reply
    10. Wanda says

      January 16, 2015 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      I love chicken fried rice! This recipe looks easy and one I will add to my list!

      Reply
    11. PATRICE M FOSTER says

      January 16, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      5 stars
      Will have to try recipe. I like to make my own fried rice. Looks good.

      Reply
    12. Louisa [Living Lou] says

      January 16, 2015 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      Wow, almost 10 years blogging! That is phenomenal! Congrats! I love using leftover chicken and rice to make a fried rice the next day, great way to change up leftovers.

      Reply
    13. Elizabeth says

      January 16, 2015 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      This is one of those things that I love to eat, but have never actually made. I'm going to give it a try!

      Reply
    14. suki says

      January 16, 2015 at 9:58 am

      5 stars
      Perfect on this winter 🙂 quick and easy!! 🙂

      Reply
    15. jess meddows says

      January 16, 2015 at 7:00 am

      5 stars
      I love chicken fried rice for a quick and easy throw together meal. It's perfect for leftovers, particularly roast chicken. Great recipe, Meenakshi!

      Reply
    16. heather says

      January 09, 2015 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      I loved chicken fried rice! I;'m going to have to try out this recipe.

      Reply
    17. René says

      January 08, 2015 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      Happy New Year!

      I found your blog quite some time ago and I love it! The pictures and the presentation is beautiful. I've made your aloo-dahi puri quite a few times and it was delicious! I'm a vegetarian and will try the vegetarian version of your fried rice.

      Reply

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