Thai chicken fried rice (khao pad gai)
Wok-fried jasmine rice with chicken, egg and garlic, finished with a squeeze of lime.
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.60 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
Cook the rice in boiling water for 12 minutes, drain, spread on a tray and leave to cool completely. Cold rice fries best.
12 min - 2
Heat half the oil in a wok over a high heat. Stir fry the chicken for 5 minutes until cooked through, then remove.
5 min - 3
Add the rest of the oil, then the garlic and onion. Cook for 2 minutes.
2 min - 4
Push to the side, pour in the eggs and scramble for 1 minute until just set.
1 min - 5
Add the rice, tomatoes, tamari and fish sauce. Stir fry for 4 minutes, pressing the rice against the wok to get it hot and slightly toasted.
4 min - 6
Return the chicken, toss in the spring onions, and serve with lime wedges and cucumber.
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