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Chicken and Broccoli Fried Rice
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Chicken and Broccoli Fried Rice

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thighs (thinly sliced)Meat680 g
  • salt (for the marinade)Spices1.5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices300 mg
  • cornstarchPantry8 g
  • baking sodaPantry600 mg
  • jasmine rice (cooked day-old, made from 3 rice-cooker cups)Grains540 g
  • neutral oil (divided)Pantry30 ml
  • eggs (large, beaten)Dairy3 pieces
  • shallot (finely diced)Produce40 g
  • green onion (large, sliced, whites and greens separated)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce2 pieces
  • broccoli (cut into small pieces)Produce280 g
  • light soy saucePantry30 ml
  • dark soy saucePantry15 ml
  • salt (or to taste)Spices5 g
  • MSG (optional)Pantry4 g

per serving

Nutrition

869kcal

Carbs
120 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
24 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • rice cooker

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Slice the chicken thinly so it cooks quickly.
    • Mix with salt, black pepper, cornstarch and baking soda (velveting).
    • Let it marinate.
    Step 1
  2. Prep the ingredients

    • Break apart any clumps in the cold day-old rice.
    • Cut the broccoli into small pieces.
    • Mince the garlic and shallot, and separate the whites and greens of the green onion.
    Step 2
  3. Fry the aromatics

    • Heat the wok over medium-high heat.
    • Add oil, then the shallot, garlic and green onion whites.
    • Stir-fry briefly until fragrant.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the chicken

    • Add the chicken and cook until mostly cooked through.
    • Push the chicken toward the sides of the wok to create space in the center.
    Step 4
  5. Scramble the eggs

    • Add the remaining oil and pour the beaten eggs into the center.
    • Let them set briefly, then gently scramble and mix with the chicken.
    Step 5
  6. Add the broccoli

    • Add the broccoli and toss everything together, keeping it moving so it stays with a little bite.
    Step 6
  7. Add rice and season

    • Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps.
    • Season with light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt and MSG.
    • Keep tossing until everything is hot and evenly combined.
    Step 7
  8. Finish and serve

    • Finish with the green onion tops and give it one last toss.
    • Serve immediately.
    Step 8