Chicken Fried Rice with Asian Sauce:A Tasty Feast That Will Awaken Your Taste Buds! (gluten-free or low FODMAP versions included)

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asia with our irresistible chicken fried rice with Asian sauce recipe. This mouthwatering dish combines exotic flavors, a delightfully crispy texture and a perfect harmony of fresh vegetables. Close your eyes and let yourself be transported to bustling markets, enchanting aromas and the delights of Asian cuisine. Follow these simple steps to create a chicken fried rice that will impress your guests and take you on a trip without leaving your kitchen!

Recipe :

Ingredients : (for 4 servings)

• 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice (ideally, use rice cooked the day before)
• 2 chicken breasts, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (or if you need a low-FODMAP version, replace the garlic with garlic-infused olive oil)
• 1 onion, thinly sliced (or omitted for the low-FODMAP version)
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 carrot, cut into small dice
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup frozen peas

• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Sauce:

• 3 tablespoons of soy sauce (gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (gluten-free option: make sure to use a certified gluten-free oyster sauce)
• 1 tablespoon of fish sauce (gluten-free)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar

Trim:

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for the garnish, green part only for FODMAP)) or thinly sliced chives
  

Instructions :

1. First, let's begin by preparing the delicious Asian sauce that will give our chicken fried rice all its exquisite flavor. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and five-spice powder (if you choose to add any). Stir well until all the ingredients are perfectly incorporated.
2. In a large wok or frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. 

3. In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic and thinly sliced onion until they are golden and fragrant.

4. Add the diced carrots, red bell pepper strips and frozen peas to the pan (Well, at our place, don't look for the peppers — a family member doesn't like them at all... instead I used colorful Nantes carrots). Sauté the vegetables for a few minutes until they are slightly tender.  

5. Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the hot oil and stir quickly to cook them until they form small curds.

6. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir it

7. Pour the prepared sauce over the rice and vegetables in the pan. Also add the reserved diced chicken. Mix all the ingredients together carefully, making sure the sauce evenly coats each grain of rice and every piece of chicken.

8. Continue to sauté the mixture over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is hot and all the ingredients are well combined.

9. When the chicken fried rice is ready, remove the pan from the heat. 

10. Serve this delicious chicken fried rice immediately in bowls or deep plates, and let your taste buds explore the exotic flavors of Asia. Garnish them with sliced green onions (or chives) to add a touch of freshness and color to your dish, with a nice drizzle of coriander-and-onion olive oil.

11. Note: You can also customize this recipe by adding other vegetables of your choice, such as broccoli, mushrooms, or bamboo shoots, to create your own tasty variation of this classic Asian dish.

    Now, savor this delicious chicken fried rice with Asian sauce and let your palate be transported to distant lands filled with exotic flavors and culinary delights. Enjoy your meal!