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Chicken Nasi Goreng
Serves 4
50 mins
421 KcalA food prepared with flavours and aromas, Chicken Nasi Goreng is one of the favourite Indonesian fried rice dishes. It is famous worldwide because of its bold taste and satisfying texture. This hearty dish includes tender chicken pieces, fragrant spices, and perfectly stir-fried rice, making it a favourite at any time of the day. The chicken nasi goreng recipe is easy to prepare and flexible enough for you to choose your ingredients yet still yield an authentic Indonesian flavour. Chicken nasi goreng is a dish that cooks leftover cooked rice with chopped or shredded chicken, introducing a meaty flavour full of depth to the rice dish. For the dish, cook oil in a pan and saut garlic, shallots, chillies, and shrimp paste as you prepare the foundation for the rice. Soy sauce, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), and tamarind paste add the salty-sweet-sour mix. Add fried shallots, green onions, and cucumbers for garnish, and add some crunch and freshness at the end. Chicken nasi goreng is often served with a sunny-side-up egg on top and prawn crackers on the side, so this one is complete, indulgent, and a good value for money. Everywhere, the chicken nasi goreng recipe is known to be flexible, and you can already add vegetables and spices or even intensify the peptic qualities in it according to taste. This dish is an excellent way of giving you a taste of Indonesia.
Ingredients required for Chicken Nasi Goreng
- 100 gms chicken breasts
- 1 green chilli
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 red chilli
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger
- 4 shallots
- 10 mushroom
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1/2 cup cabbage
- 1/2 cu bean sprouts
- 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 tbsp red chilli sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 spring onion greens
- Salt
Cooking steps for Chicken Nasi Goreng
- 1Let's explore the recipe of Chicken Nasi Goreng is the king of fried rice dishes.
- 2It's spicy, savoury, and has just the right amount of crunch from the veggies.
- 3Start with 1 cup of cooked rice—leftover rice works best here because it's firm and less likely to clump.
- 4Let it cool completely and set it aside.
- 5Heat a bit of oil in a wok over medium heat, and saut 1 finely chopped red chili, 1 green chili, 4 grated garlic cloves, and a 1-inch piece of grated ginger.
- 6This fiery, aromatic combo is what makes Nasi Goreng pop.
- 7Add 100 grams of diced chicken breast and stir-fry until it's golden and cooked through.
- 8Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- 9In the same wok, add more oil if needed and toss in 4 chopped shallots.
- 10Saut until they're soft and sweet, then throw in 10 quartered button mushrooms.
- 11Let the mushrooms release their juices before adding 1/2 a diced red bell pepper and 1 minced carrot.
- 12Cook until the veggies are tender but still vibrant, then toss in 1/2 cup of shredded cabbage and 1/2 cup of bean sprouts.
- 13These add a nice crunch and balance out the richness of the dish.
- 14Season with black pepper and return the chicken to the wok.
- 15Now, it's time for the magic: add 2 tablespoons of red chili sauce and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce.
- 16Stir everything together so it's evenly coated in the sauces.
- 17Add the cooled rice, breaking up any clumps gently.
- 18Stir-fry for a few more minutes until the rice is hot and slightly crispy.
- 19Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, if needed.
- 20Finish with chopped spring onion greens for a fresh, crisp garnish.
- 21Serve your Chicken Nasi Goreng hot, savouring every bite of its perfect balance of heat, umami, and a hint of sweetness.
- 22It's the ultimate comfort food, whether you're serving it for dinner or indulging in some late-night cravings.
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FAQs
What makes chicken nasi goreng so flavour-dominant?
Chicken Nasi Goreng is rich in flavour because of a complete and balanced level of spices, sauces, and ingredients. The dish has flavour since kecap manis are not mixed with savoury soy sauce. A punch of freshness comes from fresh garlic, ginger, and chilli; add a pinch of fiery spice and heartiness from stir-fried chicken and vegetables. Generally, fried rice with day-old rice can soak up all the flavours and give it an earthy, satisfying taste. On top of that, a fried egg adds more richness and texture, making it highly deliciously gratifying.
How to serve Chicken Nasi Goreng?
Traditionally, Nasi Goreng is topped with a fried egg, adding creamy richness. Garnish with fresh cilantro, crispy fried shallots, or cucumber slices for freshness. For crunch, serve with prawn crackers or pickled vegetables on the side. Chicken Nasi Goreng is quite filling for lunch or dinner. It also makes a great standalone meal or part of a large spread of Indonesian dishes. It's also perfect as leftovers or meal prep.
How to store and reheat Chicken Nasi Goreng?
Serve immediately, but leftovers are kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheat in a pan with a splash of oil or water and stir-fry until hot. You can also microwave it, but the stirfry will help restore much of the dish's texture and flavour. Freezing is not the best because the chicken Nasi Goreng will probably soften after thawing.
