Chicken Fried Rice
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Steps· Air Fryer
- 1
Toss small chicken pieces with salt and just enough oil to coat, not a pool of oil. Air fry at 200 C for 10 minutes, shaking halfway, until cooked through (74 C).
- 2
Tip into an air-fryer-safe tin with the cold cooked rice, diced carrot, peas, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce.
- 3
Air fry at 180 C for 6 minutes, stirring halfway.
- 4
Stir in the beaten egg and air fry for 4-5 minutes more, stirring every 2 minutes, until the egg is fully cooked.
Easy substitutions
No Chicken?
Try Leftover roast chicken, added with the rice.
Storage & leftovers
Cool leftovers within 1 hour, refrigerate, and eat within 1 day. Reheat only once, until steaming hot all the way through.
Student tip
Leftover cooked chicken works well. Add it with the rice and heat until piping hot.
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