Chicken and Macadamia Fried Rice

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Chicken and Macadamia Fried Rice, a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender diced chicken, buttery macadamia nuts, and fragrant jasmine rice for a unique twist on a takeout classic. Perfectly balanced with vibrant veggies like carrots, peas, and green onions, this recipe is brought together with savory soy and oyster sauces for an umami-packed finish. The crunchy macadamias add a gourmet feel, while the sesame oil and garlic lend a rich depth of flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy fried rice is perfect for busy nights, dinner parties, or meal prep. Serve it straight from the wok for a crowd-pleasing dish that's hearty, satisfying, and bursting with texture and taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cooked jasmine rice (preferably chilled)
• 1 pound Chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup Macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
• 1 medium Carrot, diced
• 1 cup Green peas, frozen
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2 Eggs, whisked
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all ingredients by dicing the chicken, carrot, and green onions. Measure and set aside other ingredients.

Step 2

In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 3

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened. Then, stir in the frozen peas and cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour the whisked eggs into the empty side. Allow them to set slightly before scrambling them and mixing them with the vegetables.

Step 6

Add the chilled jasmine rice to the pan and stir well to combine. Break up any clumps of rice to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 8

Add the chopped macadamia nuts and green onions. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes until the nuts are slightly toasted and the onions are bright green.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce or pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately, garnished with additional sliced green onions or chopped macadamia nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2017.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3842.1

Total Fat 174.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.9g
Cholesterol 775.0mg	0%
Sodium 4542.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 361.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.8g
Protein 205.0g	0%

Vitamin D 122.1IU	0%
Calcium 468.5mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 2970.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 37.7%