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Messy Nasi Goreng with Crispy Chicken & Sambal

Garlicky fried rice tossed with store-bought fried chicken and fiery sambal, plated rough-and-ready Indonesian street-food style. Ready in 15 minutes.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
22g
Messy Nasi Goreng with Crispy Chicken & Sambal
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. Step 2

    Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, ~30 seconds, then add the chilled rice.

  3. Step 3

    Stir and break up clumps for 3 minutes, letting some rice crisp on the pan bottom.

  4. Step 4

    Add sambal and soy sauce, toss until evenly coated, about 1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Fold in the fried chicken pieces and scallions, tossing just until heated through.

  6. Step 6

    Plate rough and messy — serve hot with extra sambal on the side if you like.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet or wok (12-inch)
  • wooden spoon or spatula

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