Southeast Asian Fried Rice

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
32%
Southeast Asian Fried Rice
45 min.
4
431kcal

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Are you ready to take your taste buds on an exciting journey through Southeast Asia? Our Southeast Asian Fried Rice is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a satisfying and vibrant dish. This recipe is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, but also offers a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it an ideal meal for lunch or dinner.

Imagine sitting down to a plate of fluffy brown rice, perfectly stir-fried with colorful vegetables like julienne-cut red bell pepper and crisp broccoli florets. The addition of succulent chicken breast and thighs, combined with the aromatic essence of garlic and fresh lime juice, creates a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more.

This dish is incredibly versatile, whether served as a side or as the star of your main course. The hint of brown sugar and sambal oelek adds a touch of sweetness and a hint of spice, perfectly complementing the savory flavors of the dish. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and enough to serve four, this Southeast Asian Fried Rice is not only an easy and quick meal to whip up, but it’s also bound to impress family and friends alike. So grab your frying pan and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cup bell pepper red
  • cups broccoli florets 
  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  •  bacon crumbled cooked
  • 2.5 cups brown rice cooled cooked
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • 1.5 teaspoons garlic minced
  • bunch spring onion 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  •  lime wedges 
  • tablespoon soy sauce 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred divided
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.3 cup shallots vertically sliced
  • ounce chicken breast boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ounce chicken thighs boneless skinless cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • teaspoon chili paste depending on your taste pref fresh divided (ground chile paste)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • whisk
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Combine first 4 ingredients, 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  2. Combine eggs and remaining 1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek in a bowl. Separate green tops from green onions, and diagonally chop; set aside.
  3. Cut green onion bottoms into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
  4. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add 2 teaspoons oil to pan, swirling pan to coat evenly.
  6. Add rice; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  7. Transfer rice mixture to a large bowl.
  8. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in pan.
  9. Add shallots to pan; stir-fry 30 seconds or until tender.
  10. Add chicken; stir-fry 1 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned.
  11. Add brown sugar mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute or until liquid thickens slightly, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add chicken mixture to rice mixture.
  13. Wipe pan clean with a paper towel; return pan to medium-high heat.
  14. Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan, swirling to coat.
  15. Add broccoli and bell pepper; stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  16. Add the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, green onion bottoms, and garlic; stir-fry 1 minute or until fragrant.
  17. Add chicken mixture to pan, cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated; return chicken mixture to large bowl.
  18. Return pan to medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  19. Add egg mixture to pan, swirling to coat pan; cook 30 seconds or just until egg is set.
  20. Transfer egg to a cutting board; chop. Stir egg and bacon into rice mixture. Top with green onion tops; garnish with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories431kcal
Protein27.83%
Fat32.28%
Carbs39.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.05
Glycemic Load
16.11
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.695217495379%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.08mg
Hesperetin
8.08mg
Naringenin
0.63mg
Luteolin
0.59mg
Kaempferol
3.66mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
2.32mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:431.09kcal
21.55%
Fat:15.59g
23.99%
Saturated Fat:3.56g
22.23%
Carbohydrates:43.36g
14.45%
Net Carbohydrates:38g
13.82%
Sugar:7.32g
8.13%
Cholesterol:178.04mg
59.35%
Sodium:867.26mg
37.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:30.25g
60.5%
Vitamin C:98.02mg
118.82%
Manganese:1.6mg
80.05%
Vitamin K:62.79µg
59.8%
Vitamin B6:1.11mg
55.48%
Selenium:38.23µg
54.61%
Vitamin B3:10.6mg
53%
Phosphorus:418.21mg
41.82%
Vitamin A:1687.02IU
33.74%
Magnesium:113.01mg
28.25%
Vitamin B5:2.69mg
26.91%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23.07%
Potassium:798.26mg
22.81%
Fiber:5.37g
21.46%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.76%
Folate:81.32µg
20.33%
Zinc:2.75mg
18.34%
Vitamin E:2.61mg
17.41%
Iron:2.75mg
15.25%
Vitamin B12:0.74µg
12.26%
Copper:0.23mg
11.71%
Calcium:82.11mg
8.21%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.72%
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