Thai Fried Rice
All you need is 15 minutes to make delicious restaurant-quality Thai fried rice. With this easy chicken Thai fried rice recipe, you can say goodbye to takeout and save money without sacrificing any of the flavor!
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If you crave the flavor of Thai fried rice but don’t want to order takeout, this recipe is exactly what you need!
Making authentic Thai fried rice at home is incredibly simple. In just 15 minutes and with a handful of affordable ingredients, you can enjoy chicken fried rice with cashews that tastes every bit as good as your favorite restaurant dish.
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Easy Chicken Fried Rice
It really is a breeze to whip up delicious Thai style fried rice at home. Plus, just like my pineapple fried rice and easy Greek rice, you can customize it to use ingredients you already have on hand. Friends, I am allllll about fast, simple, and inexpensive meals that also taste amazing.
So, the next time you’re in the mood for Thai food, don’t reach for the takeout menu. Save money and time with this easy chicken Thai fried rice recipe that’s totally restaurant-quality!
Why Make This Recipe
- It’s so fast – this recipe is ready to serve in just 15 minutes!
- Totally customizable – use different veggies, switch up the meat, and add seasonings to suit your taste.
- Affordable – your whole family can enjoy flavorful Thai fried rice for far less than you’d spend on takeout.
Ingredients Notes
- Chicken – boneless and skinless chicken breast cooks quickly and evenly.
- Eggs – the backbone of any fried rice recipe!
- Veggies – onion, bell pepper, peas and carrots add both flavor and color.
- Garlic and Ginger – these classic Thai seasonings add so much great flavor.
- Oyster Sauce – helps give the dish that distinctive fried rice taste. Don’t have oyster sauce on hand? Use an oyster sauce substitute instead.
- Soy Sauce – use low sodium soy sauce or swap for Tamari to make this recipe gluten free.
- Jasmine Rice – use rice that has been cooked and cooled. A great way to use up leftovers!
Handy Tip: Use Good Kitchen Tools!
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How To Make Thai Fried Rice
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Step 1. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl.
Step 2. Heat a large skillet or wok with ½ tablespoon oil. Scramble the eggs, then remove from pan and set aside.
Step 3. Add the rest of the oil and sauté onion, chicken, bell pepper, carrot, garlic and ginger until tender.
Step 4. Add peas, cashew nuts, rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and scrambled eggs. Fry on high heat while stirring for 1 minute. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Bintu’s Tips
- Dice the onion, bell pepper, and carrots into small, uniform pieces so they are evenly distributed.
- Make sure the chicken is cubed in pieces that are the same size so it will cook at the same rate.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C before serving.
- Use leftover rice if you have it. Day-old cooked rice is a bit drier and won’t go mushy when you fry it.
- For an authentic Thai fried rice street food experience, serve with a fresh lime wedge on the side.
Delicious Variations
- Swap the meat – chicken is the go-to at my house, but you can use turkey or pork. Or make a vegetarian version by replacing the chicken with tofu.
- Add seafood – toss in some quick-cook shrimp or crab meat to take this fried rice to the next level.
- Almond fried rice – I happen to looooove cashews, but you can make this using almonds instead.
- Adjust the heat – want to kick it up a notch? Add some red or green chili peppers or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to make spicy Thai fried rice.
Prep and Storage
- Prep Ahead – cook the Jasmine rice a day in advance and store in the fridge until you’re ready to make fried rice.
- Storage – leftovers can be kept in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
FAQs
The main difference between Thai fried rice and other fried rice recipes is that Thai fried rice is made with Jasmine rice. Chinese fried rice uses long-grain white rice.
Also, oyster sauce or fish sauce is added to Thai fried rice, but this is not typically used in Chinese style fried rice.
Generally, Thai fried rice served in restaurants can be high in calories as it often contains refined sugar. It can also be higher in sodium.
This recipe for homemade Thai fried rice is lower in calories and loaded with good-for-you veggies, making it a healthier alternative to the standard restaurant and takeout options.
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Serving Suggestions
- Air fryer pork satay is a classic Thai appetizer.
- Air fryer peanut butter banana spring rolls are great as both a starter and dessert!
- This Asian cucumber salad is a light and refreshing side dish.
- A tall glass of iced boba coffee is the perfect accompaniment.
Recommended Tools
- An awesome cutting board and sharp knife to make prep work a breeze.
- A good set of mixing bowls to easily combine ingredients.
- A large skillet for fast, even cooking.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 4 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Thai Fried Rice
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
- 1 small onion minced
- 1 cup (140g) boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
- ½ cup (60g) red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup (64g) carrot diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup (80g) sweet peas
- 3 tablespoons cashew nuts
- 2 cups (364g) cooked Jasmine rice cooled
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk eggs together in a small bowl.
- Heat a large skillet or wok with ½ tablespoon oil. Scramble the eggs, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the rest of the oil and sauté onion, chicken, bell pepper, carrot, garlic, and ginger until tender.
- Add peas, cashew nuts, rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and scrambled eggs. Fry on high heat while stirring for one minute.
- Remove and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
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Notes
- Dice the onion, bell pepper, and carrots into small, uniform pieces so they are evenly distributed.
- Make sure the chicken is cubed in pieces that are the same size so it will cook at the same rate.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature of the chicken has reached at least 165 degrees F / 74 degrees C before serving.
- Use leftover rice if you have it. Day-old cooked rice is a bit drier and won’t go mushy when you fry it.
- For an authentic Thai fried rice street food experience, serve with a fresh lime wedge on the side.
- Storage – keep leftovers in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 5 days.
- There are 4 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
