Name: Garlic chicken fried rice recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tbsp peanut oil; 2 shallots; 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 4 cups cooked rice; 1 cup shredded leftover BBQ chicken; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup shao hsing Chinese wine; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1/4 cup chopped coriander

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 01/30/2023

Save a trip to the takeaway restaurant and whip up your own fried rice in less than 15 minutes. It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken, and you can fill it with whatever veggies you have on hand. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

2 tbsp peanut oil
2 shallots
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 cups cooked rice
1 cup shredded leftover BBQ chicken
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup shao hsing Chinese wine
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/4 cup chopped coriander

Method

Step 1

In a large frypan or wok, heat 1 tbsp oil. Add shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vegetables and garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes. Add rice and chicken, and toss to combine. Push rice to one side and add extra oil to the pan. Pour in eggs and allow to start setting, then gradually start to incorporate cooked egg into rice until it is well combined. Pour in wine and allow it to sizzle, then add soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir through coriander and serve.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Use fresh or frozen vegetables - your choice. I used peas, carrots and corn. You can add other veggies such as capsicum or zucchini, and you can also add ham or bacon.

Chinese cooking wine is readily available in supermarkets in the Asian food section.

Recipe and photo by Greer Worsley.