Quick Smoked Chicken Breast Fried Rice
Super Speedy Smoked Chicken Breast Fried Rice Recipe
Perfect for busy mornings or evenings when you don’t have much time to cook! This fried rice uses smoked chicken breast for an extra kick of flavor and comes together in a flash. The savory smoked chicken, combined with fresh vegetables, creates a delicious and satisfying meal with minimal effort. Using pre-cooked smoked chicken breast means you don’t need to marinate, making it incredibly convenient.
Ingredients- 1 piece Smoked Chicken Breast (approx. 100-150g)
- 1 fresh Egg
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (use both white and green parts)
- 1 Cheongyang Pepper (adjust for spiciness)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (for color and sweetness)
- 3 Tbsp Cooking Oil (be generous)
- 1 bowl Warm Cooked Rice (freshly cooked is best)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce (for umami depth)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for nutty flavor and garnish)
- Pinch of Salt (to taste)
- Pinch of Parsley Flakes (optional, for aroma and color)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, dice the smoked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5cm cubes. Finely chop the green onion for a fragrant aroma. Remove the seeds from the Cheongyang and red bell peppers and chop them finely to add color and a touch of heat and sweetness. The red bell pepper will give the fried rice a lovely vibrant look.
Step 2
Heat a wok or a deep frying pan over medium heat. Add the 3 tablespoons of cooking oil and let it get warm. Add the chopped green onion, red bell pepper, and Cheongyang pepper. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the vegetables.
Step 3
Once the vegetables release their aroma, reduce the heat to low. Make a space in the center of the pan and crack the egg directly into it. As the egg white begins to set, gently scramble it with a spatula or chopsticks until soft curds form. This helps prevent the rice from clumping later on.
Step 4
Add the diced smoked chicken breast to the pan. Stir everything together gently with your spatula, mixing the ingredients evenly. The chicken will release its delicious flavor as it cooks with the other ingredients. Sauté for about 2 minutes.
Step 5
Now, add the bowl of warm cooked rice to the pan. If the rice is clumped, gently break it apart with your spatula as you mix it with the chicken and vegetables. Drizzle the 1 tablespoon of soy sauce around the edges of the pan and stir-fry, allowing the soy sauce to caramelize slightly for deeper flavor. Add the 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
Step 6
Your delicious fried rice is ready! Serve it attractively in a bowl. For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of parsley flakes over the top for a beautiful garnish and a hint of freshness. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly flavorful smoked chicken breast fried rice!
