Best 8 Spicy Curried Chicken Fried Rice Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Orient with our delectable spicy curried chicken fried rice. This symphony of flavors combines the aromatic allure of fragrant spices with the hearty goodness of chicken and fluffy rice. As you embark on this culinary adventure, you'll discover a treasure trove of tantalizing recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the fiery heat of the Szechuan-inspired rendition to the creamy embrace of coconut milk in Thai-style fried rice, these recipes cater to every palate's desire for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Indulge in the bold and assertive flavors of the Szechuan-style fried rice, where the heat of chili peppers dances harmoniously with the subtle sweetness of pineapple and the earthy notes of bamboo shoots. Transport yourself to the vibrant streets of Thailand with our fragrant coconut milk fried rice, where the creamy richness of coconut milk embraces tender chicken, vegetables, and the aromatic embrace of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. For those who prefer a milder yet equally enticing experience, our mild curried chicken fried rice offers a delightful balance of spices, ensuring that every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors.

But the culinary adventure doesn't end there. Discover the secrets to creating the perfect chicken fried rice, from selecting the right type of rice to achieving that coveted fluffy texture. Learn the art of stir-frying, a technique that infuses each grain of rice with tantalizing flavors and aromas. Explore the vibrant world of spices and discover how their harmonious combination elevates this dish to new heights of culinary excellence.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our collection of spicy curried chicken fried rice recipes will guide you step-by-step towards creating a meal that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Embark on this culinary expedition and elevate your cooking repertoire with this symphony of flavors and textures.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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Flavourful curry chicken fried rice with chicken, mushrooms, peas, rice, and curry flavours is so easy to make in less than 10 minutes on busy weeknights.

Provided by Sam | Ahead of Thyme

Categories     Rice

Time 13m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 boneless and skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
3 cups long grain white rice, cooked (warm or cold)
1/2 cup peas, frozen
2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat for 2 minutes until the oil starts to sizzle and shimmer. Add onions and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. (Optional: You can add in 1 or 2 beaten eggs and stir fry until fluffy).
  • Add cubed chicken and mushrooms. Stir fry for another minute to combine. Add in precooked rice and frozen peas. Stir fry for 2 minutes with a spatula to mix everything together.
  • Add all the seasoning including curry powder, soy sauce, salt and pepper. Stir for another 2 minutes to combine to evenly distribute the seasonings.
  • Serve warm on a plate and garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 368 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 850.8 mg, Fat 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21.3 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg

SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE



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This spicy chicken fried rice recipe is so comforting and easy to make, with lots of chopped chicken, sriracha and the perfect blend of seasonings.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon olive oil + 1 tablespoon (or use butter)
2 large eggs (scrambled)
1 pound chicken breast (chopped (or use chicken thighs))
2 jalapeno peppers (diced)
1 serrano pepper
1 medium onion (diced)
1 medium carrot (peeled and diced)
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice
1 tablespoon spicy red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon chili paste
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
4 cups cooked rice (chilled - day old rice is best for this recipe)
4 green onions (chopped)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons fish sauce
3 tablespoons sriracha (or to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
FOR GARNISH: Chopped peppers (spicy chili flakes, sliced green onions)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large pan or wok to medium-high. Add the scrambled eggs and cook, stirring, until the eggs set and are nice and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chopped chicken, peppers, onion and carrot. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring a bit, until the chicken cooks through and the vegetables soften.
  • Add the garlic, Chinese 5 spice, chili flake, chili paste, and salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and cook for 1 minute, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic.
  • Add the butter and melt. Stir in the rice, green onions, soy sauce and fish sauce. Lightly stir fry the rice for 5 minutes, stirring a bit, until everything is combined.
  • Stir in the sriracha, sesame oil and reserved scrambled eggs.
  • Garnish and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 1027 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY RED CURRY CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 to 3 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips, or skinless, boneless breasts, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps quartered
1 tablespoon very finely chopped fresh ginger
2 large garlic cloves, very finely chopped
1/2 cup water
Toasted peanuts and cilantro leaves, for garnish
Steamed rice and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the coconut milk with the curry paste and fish sauce until combined. Heat a large skillet until very hot. Add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and heat until just smoking. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and add it to the skillet in a single layer. Cook over high heat, turning once, until the chicken is browned but not cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and pour off the fat in the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the shiitake caps and stir-fry over high heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ginger and garlic, stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, red curry mixture and the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken and curry sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with peanuts and cilantro. Serve immediately with rice and lime wedges.

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN AND CASHEW FRIED RICE



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Chili oil and fresh ginger kick up the spice in this fried rice with cashews and chicken thighs.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg, beaten
2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
1 cup shredded carrots
1 tablespoon Asian sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon soy sauce
3 cups cold cooked long grain white rice
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoon Asian chili oil
2 tablespoons roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat and then swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil. When the oil begins to smoke, add the egg and swirl the skillet to make a flat egg pancake that's only half set, about 10 seconds; scoop out onto a plate.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Add the remaining tablespoon oil, then add the carrots, sweet chili sauce, ginger, soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, until the carrots are crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the rice, stirring to break up any clumps, and spread it out in the skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Return the egg, chicken and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring and breaking up the egg, to mix it in thoroughly, about 1 minute. Season with additional salt if needed. Stir in the chili oil, sprinkle with the cashews and serve.
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CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
4 cups cold, cooked rice
6 green (spring) onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish, optional
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Beat eggs with a whisk in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat very little oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and make an omelette using half the beaten eggs. Turn out onto a plate to cool (do not fold omelette). Repeat process with remaining beaten eggs. Place 1 omelette on top of the other, fold and coarsely chop. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, toss chicken strips with the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over high heat in large frying pan or wok and stir-fry the prepared chicken strips until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion has softened. Add 2 tablespoons more vegetable oil and when hot, stir in the cooked rice and green onions, tossing and mixing thoroughly until very hot. Sprinkle with soy sauce and mix evenly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cooked egg. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.

SPICY CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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A clever mix of basmati and wild rice gives this superhealthy chicken dish a wonderfully nutty bite

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

300g mixed basmati and wild rice
1 chicken stock cube
4 skinless chicken breasts , thinly sliced
3 tsp ground cumin
good pinch chilli flakes
handful coriander , roughly chopped
1 tbsp sunflower oil
2 red peppers , deseeded and thinly sliced
400g can kidney bean , rinsed and drained
bunch spring onions , thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Put the rice into a saucepan, cover with water, crumble in the stock cube, then bring to the boil. Stir the rice once, then simmer for about 20 mins until tender. Drain well.
  • Meanwhile, toss the chicken in the spices and coriander. Heat a pan, add the oil, tip in the peppers, then stir-fry for 3 mins until starting to soften. Add the chicken, then fry until golden, about 5 mins. Add the rice, beans and spring onions, then warm through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 77 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 1.91 milligram of sodium

SPICY DRY FRIED CURRY CHICKEN



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This recipe is from North India where my mother was born. She gave me the recipe when I was moving out. It has been a favorite dish in my family for years.

Provided by Cooldude

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 large onion, sliced
1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
3 leaves fresh curry
2 teaspoons ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
2 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Clean, and cut chicken into 12 to 14 pieces. Place chicken in a large bowl, and season with turmeric powder, coriander powder, black pepper, chili powder, and salt. Cover bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Fry mustard seeds, fenugreek, onion, cumin seeds, and curry leaves inn oil for about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger pastes, and cook for another 2 minutes. Add chicken and water, stir, and cover with lid. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir in coconut milk, and cook until almost dry. Stir to keep the chicken from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Stir in lime juice, and cook until dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 141.9 mg, Fat 44.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 37.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 770.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHICKEN CURRIED FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Chicken Curried Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kute_Honey

Categories     Asian

Time 15m

Yield 3 plates, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups rice (cooked, and a day old)
1/3 cup chicken (cooked)
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup green pepper
1/2 cup peas
1 teaspoon garlic (CHOPPED)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Chop vegetables and prepare the shrimp.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large fring pan over high heat.
  • Add garlic, onion, and peas in the pan and saute.
  • Add green pepper and chicken in the pan and saute.
  • Add rice in the pan and mix with the ingredients.
  • Sprinkle salt, chicken bouillon, and curry powder over the fried rice and stir quickly.
  • Turn the heat down to low, and add Worceter sauce.
  • Stir quickly and stop the heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 438.6, Carbohydrate 111.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.5

Tips:

  • Use day-old rice. This will help the rice to fry up nicely and not become mushy.
  • Chop your vegetables and chicken into small pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Use a large skillet or wok. This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the rice and vegetables.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you do, the rice will not cook evenly.
  • Stir-fry the rice and vegetables over high heat. This will help to create a nice sear on the rice and vegetables.
  • Add the curry paste and cook for a minute or two. This will help to release the flavors of the curry paste.
  • Add the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cook the rice and vegetables for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  • Stir in the chicken and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the rice immediately.

Conclusion:

This spicy curried chicken fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of curry paste, coconut milk, and chicken creates a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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