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Nasi Goreng Ayam (Chicken Fried Rice) recipe by Safe Plated

Nasi Goreng Ayam (Chicken Fried Rice)

A classic Indonesian fried rice with chicken, made soy-free. This recipe avoids soy sauce by using coconut aminos for a similar umami flavor.

15m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains eggSOY-free
450 cal|30g protein|50g carbs|15g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked Rice (day-old)
  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
  • 3 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Shallots
  • 4 Egg
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Green Onions

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the 1 lb Chicken Breast into 1/2-inch pieces.
  2. 2Finely mince the 3 cloves Garlic and the 2 Shallots.
  3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil in a 12-inch wok or large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, about 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Add the 1 lb Chicken Breast pieces to the hot wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. 5Add the minced 3 cloves Garlic and 2 Shallots to the wok with the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Add the 4 cups Cooked Rice (day-old) and the 3 tbsp Coconut Aminos to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, breaking up any clumps of rice, until everything is well combined and heated through.
  7. 7Push the rice mixture to one side of the wok, creating an empty space. Crack the 4 Eggs into the empty space and scramble them until cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. 8Mix the scrambled 4 Eggs with the rice and chicken mixture in the wok until evenly distributed.
  9. 9Chop the 2 Green Onions and sprinkle them over the Nasi Goreng Ayam before serving immediately.

Substitutions

Soy SauceCoconut Aminos

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