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Lemongrass Chicken Fried Rice

Savory Lemongrass Chicken Fried Rice for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Lemongrass Chicken Fried Rice is a simple and delicious weeknight meal bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Fish Sauce or substitute with oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper or substitute with white pepper
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tbsp Cooking Oil vegetable or canola oil preferred
  • 1 medium Shallot or substitute with yellow onion or green onions
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass or substitute with lime zest
  • 1-2 Thai Chili adjust to spice level
  • 2 cloves Garlic use fresh or substitute with garlic powder
For the Protein & Rice
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or substitute with shrimp, tofu, or pre-cooked protein
  • 1 Egg (optional) omit if not desired
  • 4 cups Cooked Day-Old Jasmine Rice cold rice preferred
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or substitute with Thai basil or parsley

Equipment

  • Wok
  • Small Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat your wok over high heat until it begins to shimmer, then add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Add the shallot, lemongrass, Thai chili, and garlic, stir-frying for about 1 minute.
  3. Add ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
  4. If using eggs, push the chicken to one side of the wok, add 1 tablespoon of oil, crack in the eggs, and scramble. Mix back into chicken once set.
  5. Add cold day-old jasmine rice, breaking up clumps. Pour the prepared sauce around the rice. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Once rice is heated through, turn off heat and fold in chopped cilantro. Combine well.
  7. Spoon the rice onto plates, garnishing with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Day-old rice is ideal for a better texture. High heat cooking essential for a perfect sear. Adjust spice levels to taste.

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