Description
A quick and flavorful Thai fried rice made with fluffy jasmine rice, tender chicken, scrambled eggs, and fresh vegetables. This comforting dish is perfect for busy weeknights and delivers authentic savory flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
- Add vegetable oil to the hot wok.
- Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Pour in the eggs and scramble until softly cooked.
- Add sliced chicken and cooked jasmine rice.
- Stir fry while breaking up any rice clumps.
- Add soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir fry for several minutes until everything is heated through.
- Mix in chopped green onions and tomato wedges.
- Serve hot with fresh cucumber slices on the side.
Notes
- Day-old rice creates the best fried rice texture.
- Cook on high heat for authentic flavor.
- A squeeze of fresh lime before serving enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: thai fried rice, chicken fried rice, easy thai rice recipe, homemade fried rice, quick stir fry rice