Khao pad Thai chicken fried rice
Smoky egg fried rice with chicken, garlic and spring onion, served with cucumber and lime.
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.08 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Fry the chicken for 5 minutes until cooked and golden.
5 min - 2
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- 3
Push everything to the side. Pour in the eggs and scramble for 1 minute until just set.
1 min - 4
Tip in the cold rice and press it into the hot wok. Stir fry for 3 minutes, breaking up the lumps.
3 min - 5
Add the tamari, gluten free fish sauce, sugar and most of the spring onion. Toss for 1 minute.
- 6
Serve with cucumber slices, lime wedges and the remaining spring onion.
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