Anchovy Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Anchovy Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 eggs; 4 oz anchovy filets in oil; 5 cup cooked rice; 1 small onion; 3 1/2 cup iceberg or romaine lettuce or frozen peas; 2 slice ginger; 1 scallion; 2 tbsp clear rice wine; 1 tsp oyster sauce; 2 tsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp water; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 cup neutral oil; 2 tbsp anchovy oil

This anchovy chicken fried rice is savory, fragrant, and packed with umami from anchovies, oyster sauce, and ginger. Day-old rice, tender chicken, and soft scrambled eggs come together in a fast wok-style dinner that tastes better than takeout.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time30 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken breast
1
eggs
2
anchovy filets in oil
4 oz
cooked rice
5 cup
small onion
1
iceberg or romaine lettuce or frozen peas
1.5 cup
ginger
2 slice
scallion
1
clear rice wine
2 tbsp
oyster sauce
1 tsp
cornstarch
2 tsp
water
2 tbsp
salt
0.3 tsp
neutral oil
0.3 cup
anchovy oil
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cut the chicken breast into small bite-size pieces. In a bowl, combine the chicken with 1 tbsp rice wine, cornstarch, water, and salt. Mix well until the chicken absorbs the marinade, then set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.

Beat the eggs. Thinly slice the ginger and onion, shred the lettuce if using, and slice the scallion. If using frozen peas, have them measured and ready. Keep all ingredients near the stove so the stir-fry comes together quickly.

Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until very hot. Add 1 tbsp oil, pour in the eggs, and scramble quickly until just set but still slightly soft. Transfer to a plate.

Add 1 tbsp oil to the hot wok. Stir-fry the marinated chicken over high heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the pieces turn opaque and are nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Lower the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 2 tbsp oil. Add the ginger and stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds, just until fragrant.