Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Vegetable oil for frying
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with the cornstarch and flour until every piece is thoroughly coated. Shake off any excess.
Step 2: Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-6 minutes per batch. Drain on a wire rack.
Step 3: In a separate large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over high heat. Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Push the vegetables to the side and pour in the beaten eggs, scrambling them quickly.
Step 5: Incorporate the cold rice into the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir-fry until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Toss the crispy chicken in this sauce in a separate pan over medium heat for 1 minute until glazed.
Step 7: Serve the crispy saucy chicken over the vegetable fried rice and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Always use cold rice for the best fried rice texture. If using fresh rice, spread it on a tray and air-dry it first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: Asian-fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg