Description
The Best Easy Nasi Goreng is a vibrant Indonesian fried rice that bursts with savory and slightly sweet flavors. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and aromatic spices, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. Each bite transports you on a culinary adventure, ensuring your dinner is both satisfying and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked Jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup boneless chicken breast, diced
- 1 medium carrot, finely diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Dice chicken, chop vegetables, and mince garlic.
- In a large pan or wok over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Add more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic, carrots, and bell peppers for about three minutes until tender-crisp.
- Push veggies aside; scramble the eggs on the other side until just set, then mix with veggies.
- Add cooked rice, peas, chicken, soy sauce, ketchup, and chili paste. Stir until heated through (about five minutes).
- Serve hot; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg