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Korean Barbecue Chicken Fried Rice

A savory, high-protein fried rice loaded with caramelized barbecue chicken, shredded savoy cabbage, softly scrambled eggs, and authentic Korean chili sauce.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Servings4 servings

DietWhole Food

What You Need

Ingredients

100ml peanut or avocado oil
2 pasture-raised eggs, lightly beaten
1 roast chicken, meat shredded
1 long red chilli, finely chopped, plus extra to serve
1/2 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve
1/4 savoy cabbage, finely shredded
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups (300g) long-grain jasmine or brown rice, cooked and chilled
1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro), leaves picked
1 tbs toasted black sesame seeds

KOREAN BARBECUE SAUCE

1/4 cup (60ml) light soy sauce or tamari
1/4 cup (60g) organic brown sugar or raw honey
2 garlic cloves, crushed
3 tsp Korean chilli paste (gochujang)
3 tsp freshly grated ginger
1 tbs rice wine vinegar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Method & Prep

Directions

For the barbecue sauce, whisk all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl with a crack of black pepper. Heat 1 tbs oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the beaten egg and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until softly scrambled. Remove and set aside.
Add another 2 tbs oil to the wok with the shredded chicken and half the barbecue sauce. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until deeply caramelized and fragrant. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tbs oil to the wok with chilli, spring onions, cabbage and garlic. Stir-fry for 1 minute until vibrant and fragrant. Add the chilled rice and remaining barbecue sauce, tossing continuously for 2 minutes.
Increase heat to high and let cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes until the rice begins to crisp around the edges. Remove from heat and gently fold in the reserved chicken, scrambled eggs, and half the fresh coriander.
Divide into warm bowls and top with toasted sesame seeds, extra chilli, sliced spring onions, and coriander sprigs.

MHC Holistic Chef's Tip

Whenever possible, source organic, pasture-raised, or locally grown ingredients. Whole, unrefined foods maximize cellular bioavailability and keep natural phytonutrients intact for optimal gut resilience.