Ingredients
Marinated Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1- 1 1/2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (Light)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Onions
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Chicken Fried Rice
- 2-3 eggs , lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- ½ small onion , sliced
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups cooked day old, long grain rice
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce , (I used light soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 green onions , sliced
- ½ -1 tablespoon pepper flakes
- a dash of curry powder (optional)
- 1/2 -1 teaspoon Hot Sauce
Instructions
Chicken Marinade
- Marinade chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger , oyster sauce ,onions and hot sauce Marinate meat for several hours or overnight
Chicken Fried Rice
- Break up the clumpy rice before starting recipe.
- Heat a large wok or skillet on medium high heat with about a tablespoon of canola or vegetable oil.
- Then add the eggs and quickly stir to break the eggs apart. Remove eggs and transfer to a plate .
- Add about a tablespoon oil to the wok or pan . Once hot, add chopped chicken , Lightly season with salt and pepper . Saute for about 5 – 6 minutes, or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Continue with the stir frying by adding a tablespoon of oil into the wok, followed by onions, garlic , ginger, peas, carrots and basil , if using any . Cook for about 2-3 minutes .
- Add the rice, stir vigorously for about 2-3 minutes adding soy sauce, oyster sauce , and about 1 tablespoon water to moistened rice.
- Finally return the combination of, eggs, and chicken to the wok. Stir until everything has been fully combined and chicken is is reheated through. Add pepper flakes or hot sauce – optional.
- Adjust seasoning salt, pepper and soy sauce ,if necessary.
- Garnish with chopped scallion and serve.