Thai Fried Rice
Dive into a bowl of flavor with this delightful Thai Fried Rice! Bursting with fragrant jasmine rice, vibrant vegetables, and a splash of soy sauce, this dish comes together in a flash. You'll love how the sweet notes of fresh basil and tangy lime elevate every bite—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
intermediate
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
Protein
28g
Carbs
42g
Fat
15g
📝 Ingredients
Shopping List
- •1 lb chicken breast
- •4 cups cooked rice
- •2 eggs
- •3 cloves garlic
- •Limes and cucumbers for serving
- •1 onion
- •2 Thai chilies
Pantry Items
Amounts also listed in instructions below
- •Soy sauce
- •Sugar
- •1 cup Thai basil
- •Water
- •White pepper
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Marinate the chicken with soy sauce, sugar, white pepper, and water.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix together the sauce until fully combined and the sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Grind the garlic and Thai chilies into a paste.
- 4
In a large wok, cook the chicken until done and remove.
- 5
Scramble the eggs and remove.
- 6
Saute the onions and garlic chili paste until fragrant.
- 7
Add the rice and sauce and toss until combined.
- 8
Finally, add the chicken, eggs, and Thai basil. Toss until wilted and serve with limes and cucumbers.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the rice a day ahead and refrigerate to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- ✓For a quicker prep, use pre-chopped garlic and frozen peas instead of fresh.
- ✓Ensure the wok is very hot before adding ingredients to achieve a proper stir-fry texture.
- ✓If you don't have Thai chilies, use red pepper flakes for heat.