Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice Recipe | 15 minute Recipe
This air fryer chicken fried rice fakeaway recipe offers a quick and delightful alternative to your local takeaway, bringing the flavors of a classic dish right to your kitchen. With a mere 15-minute total preparation time, it’s a perfect solution for those seeking a delicious homemade meal without the hassle. The diced chicken, coated in a tantalizing mix of mild curry powder, salt, and pepper, is air-fried to perfection, creating a succulent and flavorful protein base.
The accompanying rice mixture, a medley of microwave long-grain rice, hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, garlic powder, Chinese five spice, lazy ginger, red onion, grated carrot, and garden peas, provides a symphony of textures and tastes. The air fryer takes care of the rest, allowing the layers of seasoned rice and perfectly cooked chicken to meld together in a savory union. The result is a mouthwatering dish with a well-balanced nutritional profile, featuring 415.77 calories, 2.55 grams of fat, 11.35 grams of carbs, and an impressive 59.3 grams of protein per serving. This recipe also offers flexibility, suggesting the option of using mixed frozen vegetables in place of canned peas.
In addition to its deliciousness, this fakeaway recipe emphasizes simplicity and convenience, making it an ideal choice for busy individuals or those craving a quick and satisfying homemade meal. Whether you’re an air fryer enthusiast or a culinary novice, this chicken fried rice fakeaway is sure to elevate your home cooking experience.
Air Fryer Chicken Fried Rice Recipe | 15 minute Recipe
Cook Time: 15 MinTotal Time: 15 Min
An easy-to-prepare air fryer fakeaway recipe for chicken fried rice. Better than your local takeaway!
Ingredients
- 2 skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 250g pack of microwave long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
- 1/2 teaspoon lazy ginger
- 1/2 red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 a carrot, grated
- 1 tin of garden peas, drained (alternatively use a handful of mixed frozen vegetables)
Instructions
- Coat the diced chicken in the curry powder and season with salt and pepper.
- Add to the air fryer for 7 minutes at 200 degrees
- Add the microwave rice to a bowl and add the hoisin, soy, garlic, five spice, ginger, onion, carrot and peas and mix well.
- Once the chicken has cooked, remove from the air fryer, then add the rice mixture on the bottom, then add the diced chicken on top.
- Cook for a further 8 minutes on 200 degrees
- See this post for an optional curry sauce recipe
Notes
You can alternatively use a handful of mixed frozen vegetables instead of a tin of peas.
Nutrition Facts
Calories415.77
Fat (grams)2.55 g
Sat. Fat (grams)0.48 g
Carbs (grams)11.35 g
Fiber (grams)3.58 g
Net carbs107.19 g
Sugar (grams)4.48 g
Protein (grams)59.3 g
Sodium (milligrams)215.13 mg
Cholesterol (grams)0.24 mg
