Chicken Thokku Fried Rice
- 50 min
- Serves 4
- 16 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A vibrant, protein‑packed fried rice infused with a spicy South Indian thokku paste. Tender shredded chicken, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs come together for a flavorful, one‑pan meal that's perfect for a quick dinner.
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Method
Soak sliced red onion in water before sautéing.
Sauté sliced red onions in a stainless steel pot.
Add the dark, chunky paste to the onions and mix.
Add whole tomato to the pot.
Place raw chicken breasts into the pan and cook.
Remove the cooked chicken, shred it, and set aside.
Mix shredded cabbage with the brown sauce.
Add white rice to the brown sauce and stir.
Add green bell pepper strips to the rice.
Stir-fry the rice mixture with peas, carrots, green beans, corn, and egg.
Sprinkle chopped green herbs into the rice mixture and stir.
Continue stir-frying until everything is well combined and heated through.
Serve the finished rice dish on a plate, garnished with lemon wedges and a slice of red onion.
Tips while you cook
- Soak onions first
- Soak the sliced red onion in water before sautéing.
- Shred chicken after cooking
- Cook the raw chicken breasts, then remove and shred them before returning to the pan.
- Add veggies after rice absorbs sauce
- Stir‑fry the bell pepper, peas, carrots, green beans, corn, and egg after the rice has been mixed with the brown sauce.
- Garnish at the end
- Add lemon wedges and a slice of red onion just before serving for fresh flavor.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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