How to Make Perfect Thai Fried Rice With Marinated Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors, fragrant herbs and spices, and irresistible street food. One of the most popular Thai dishes is fried rice, a quick and versatile dish that can be found on almost every street corner in Thailand. This recipe for Perfect Thai Fried Rice With Marinated Chicken combines the flavors of Thailand with a succulent marinated chicken to create a dish that is packed with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for authentic Thai cuisine.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/3-inch pieces across the grain
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 4 cups leftover cooked rice
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Heat a wok or very large skillet over high heat for 30 seconds. Pour in vegetable oil. Reduce heat to medium; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and add marinated chicken to the wok; cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  • Push chicken mixture to one side of the wok; pour eggs into the empty side. Cook until just starting to set, about 2 minutes. Stir eggs slowly until scrambled; mix into chicken mixture. Season with 3 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper; stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir rice into the wok until evenly incorporated and heated through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in green onion and cilantro. Mix gently until combined.
  • Nutrition

    493 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 161mg
    • Sodium: 1215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 299mg