Curtis' fried rice with BBQ chicken and vegetables

Time to fire up the grill. This crispy fried rice topped with chicken and fresh herbs is a must-try.

Serves

4

Prep

15m

Note: + 5 mins resting time

Cooking

15m

Ingredients

  • 2 tbs vegetable oil
  • 2 tbs oyster sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Coles RSPCA Approved Australian Chicken Breast Fillets, trimmed (about 300g each)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbs finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tbs finely chopped ginger
  • 1 long red chilli, seeded if desired, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots (about 200g total), finely chopped
  • 100g snow peas, strings removed, cut lengthways into thin strips
  • 2 spring onions, white parts and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups (450g) cold cooked jasmine rice
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbs sesame seeds, toasted

Method

STEP 1

In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Reserve 2 tbs of the soy sauce mixture. Combine the chicken and remaining soy sauce mixture in a bowl. Place in the fridge.

STEP 2

Prepare a barbecue flat plate and grill for medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Cook on grill for 5-7 mins each side or until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a carving board and rest for 5 mins. Thickly slice.

STEP 3

Meanwhile, add vegetable oil to the centre of the flat plate. Using a spatula, spread oil to cover about 30cm square. Add garlic, ginger and chilli to the oil. Cook, using the spatula to stir-fry, for 30 secs. Add carrots, snow peas and white parts of spring onions. Stir-fry for 3 mins. Add rice. Stir-fry for 3 mins. Add reserved soy sauce mixture. Stir-fry for 1 min.

STEP 4

Divide fried rice and chicken among serving bowls. Sprinkle with coriander, sesame seeds and green parts of spring onions. Serve immediately.

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