Chicken Nasi Goreng
Fragrant fried rice with seared chicken, shrimp paste, and bright lime finish. A complete Indonesian dinner ready in under 45 minutes.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Stir shrimp paste with soy sauce and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
Step 4
Add chicken and cook without stirring for 3 minutes until golden on one side.
Step 5
Stir and cook 2 more minutes until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Add garlic and chilies, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 7
Add shrimp paste mixture and stir for 30 seconds to combine.
Step 8
Add rice, breaking up clumps, and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until grains separate and edges begin to brown.
Step 9
Return chicken to skillet. Stir in lime juice and most of the green onions.
Step 10
Serve hot. Top with remaining green onions.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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