By Chinese five spice chicken fried rice is a delicious and aromatic fried rice. This chicken fried rice is a super-easy and a super-speedy supper. Makes a Perfect weeknight meal as it is jam-packed with flavour and it is quick to put together and is so delicious!
I am aways for a look out for meals which can be prepared well with in 30 mins or even less, after having my baby . This Chicken Fried Rice is one of those recipes which comes to the rescue when I have very little time on my hands, and I want something delicious to put up on my dining table for my family.
It is loaded with chicken, eggs and different vegetables so it’s a win win kinda recipe. It is amazingly aromatic and delicious and can be eaten on its own. You can use this as an accompaniment to a Chinese gravy like this Szechuan Style Chicken in Chilli Bean Sauce or Kung Pao Chicken with Cashewnuts.
So what is Chinese 5 spice?
Chinese five spice is an aromatic blend of five or more intense and aromatic spices. It most commonly is a mixture of star anise, Sichuan peppers, cloves, Chinese cinnamon and fennel seeds.
This mixture is perfect to use as a dry rubs or as marinades for meats, poultry or fish and can also be used in stews as it is an amazingly aromatic spice mixture. I love this spice so much as it has got so much flavour. When you are using this spice, its the only thing you will need.
This spice blend can be easily made at home as most of the spices with which it is made is readily available in your pantry. But since we are talking quick meals I used the store-bought Chinese 5 Spice powder, which you will find in the spice section of your superstore.
How easy it is to make this Chinese Five Spice Chicken Fried Rice..
Chicken fried rice is very delicious and packed with amazing flavour.
I used green beans, carrots, green peas, corn and red peppers in this fried rice. You can add any other vegetables you like. I cut the chicken in to very small bite sized pieces and also finely chopping the vegetables helps reduce the cooking time. Chinese five spice marinated chicken, scrambled eggs, lots of veggies and the amazing sauce mixture. The Sauce mixture has a surprise element, its consists of soy sauce, vinegar, Chinese 5 spice and Sriracha.
Yup! you heard it right. Sriracha, a spicy red-hot chilli sauce, adds a whole new dimension to this chicken fried rice. It definitely amps up the flavour of this fried rice. So you can imagine how amazing this tasted. It is just like a little party for your palate.
For vegetarian option substitute chicken for some silken TOFU or paneer.
Healthier option replace white rice with brown rice.
Keto option just use cauliflower rice instead of white rice.
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Fried Rice || Restaurant – style Chinese chicken fried rice
Equipment
- large thick bottomed pan/ large Kadhai
- bowl
Ingredients
- 250 gms Chicken breast, cut into small bite size pieces
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese Five Spice
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 1 Red pepper cut into very small cubes
- 1 cup Mixed vegetable ( I used carrots, beans, green peas and corn) chopped
- 2 large cloves Garlic chopped
- 1/2 inch Ginger chopped
- 4 cups Cooked Rice ( I use long grain rice)
- 4-5 tbsp Oil
- salt as per taste
- Chopped coriander and spring onions to garnish (optional)
For the Sauce mixture
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (you can always increase or decrease as per your taste)
- 2 tbsp Soya sauce
- 1 tbsp White wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp Chinese 5 spice
Instructions
- In a bowl take the small chicken pieces and add 1 1/2 tbsps of Chinese 5 spice and soya sauce. Mix everything well and keep it aside.
- Now in a small bowl add all the sauce mixture ingredients, mix and keep it aside.
- Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl.
- Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large wok, now add the beaten eggs and scramble it until fully cooked, once ready take it off the heat and keep it aside.
- In the same wok heat 2 tbsp of oil on medium to high heat, add the Chinese 5 spice marinated chicken and stir fry until the chicken is almost cooked for around 3 to 4 mins. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and keep it aside.
- In the same wok add the the rest of the oil and add the chopped ginger and garlic and sauté for 10 seconds.Then add the chopped onions and continue sautéing until translucent.Toss in the chopped vegetables and stir fry, add a pinch of salt to it so that the veggies get softened fast.
- When the veggies are almost done, add the chopped red pepper and the fried chicken to the vegetables and mix everything well. Now pour the ready sauce mixture and mix everything well.
- Add 4 cups of rice to the fried vegetable and chicken mixture and toss everything well so that the sauce coats the veggies, chicken and rice really well.
- Check the seasoning add salt if required.Add the scrambled eggs and toss everything well very lightly.
- Remove from the heat and garnish with chopped coriander and spring onions.Serve it hot on its own or with your favourite Chinese dish.
Notes
I hope you enjoy this Chinese Five Spice Chicken Fried Rice as much as we do!
If you need more information on Chinese 5 spice you can check it out here.
Bon Appetit!
marcie
November 17, 2018This fried rice looks so delicious and I love the addition of the Chinese five spice!
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
November 20, 2018Thank you so much Marcie…
Debyanee Ghosh
May 16, 2020I made this today Along with chicken chilli it turned awesome thank u so much for this recipe
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
May 16, 2020This is fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it ♥
Madhurima Chowdhury
March 5, 2019I loved this recipe Arpita. Will try it out soon!
Alisha Ross
January 20, 2020A friend of mine buys chicken kotlets from a Persian store in LA area and she says they are amazing. Will share your recipe with her. Although your recipe is with turkey, I’m sure she’ll be thrilled to be able to make it herself. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rose Martine
January 27, 2020This recipe looks awesome!!! Since I don’t use grain flour, do you think almond or coconut flour would work well as a substitute? Thanks!
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
February 11, 2020Hi, I haven’t used any flour in this recipe. It’s gluten free..
Rubi Kaur
March 18, 2020Looks delicious ! I was wondering if you could post recipes for school lunches? I’m trying to eat healthier while trying to balance out homework and exercise and I would like some simple, quick and healthy lunch recipes. Thanks 🙂
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
March 18, 2020Yes sure. In fact will be sharing one today.. Quick healthy and delicious.. ❤️
Debyanee Ghosh
May 12, 2020What is Chinese 5spice mix?
Arpita@Gastronomic Bong
May 12, 2020Chinese five spice is an aromatic blend of five or more intense and aromatic spices. It most commonly is a mixture of star anise, Sichuan peppers, cloves, Chinese cinnamon and fennel seeds. You can get this 5 spice mixture at any superstores now a days.