{"id":67357,"date":"2023-04-06T12:52:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T10:52:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1mal1japan.de\/rezepte\/chicken-rice-delicious-fried-chicken-rice-in-a-fruity-tomato-sauce\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T14:07:20","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T12:07:20","slug":"chicken-rice-delicious-fried-chicken-rice-in-a-fruity-tomato-sauce","status":"publish","type":"rezept","link":"https:\/\/1mal1japan.de\/en\/rezepte\/chicken-rice-delicious-fried-chicken-rice-in-a-fruity-tomato-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Rice: Delicious fried chicken rice in a fruity tomato sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Fancy a culinary journey to Japan, for once without too much effort? <\/strong>Then try this Chicken Fried Rice! Here, tender chicken meets delicious rice, enhanced with a fruity tomato sauce and green peas.<\/p>\n\n

Whether you\u2019re using up leftovers or cooking on a whim \u2013 this dish is a real treat for the taste buds and will delight you and your guests. Let yourself be enchanted by the diversity of Japanese cuisine and bring some variety to your plate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fried chicken rice is a popular Western-style rice dish prepared with a sweet ketchup-based tomato sauce. It is very popular in Japanese cuisine and is often prepared as a quick and easy everyday meal.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

There are numerous variations of the dish, in which different ingredients and spices can be used, but it generally consists of fried rice, chicken and vegetables. Some variations can also be prepared with soy sauce or tomato sauce, depending on the region and personal taste.<\/p>\n\n

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In fact, it is a classic Yoshoku, i.e. a Western-influenced dish, which is also known in Japan as Chicken Rice \u30c1\u30ad\u30f3\u30e9\u30a4\u30b9 (Chikin Raisu).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Perhaps you came across this recipe through the popular Netflix series Midnight Diner? Right at the start of season 2, the head chef prepares chicken fried rice. Yum\u2026<\/p>\n\n

Or perhaps you know chicken rice as a filling for homemade Omurice, where the chicken rice is wrapped in a soft omelette?<\/p>\n\n

Either way, both are very good reasons to get to know this Japanese speciality and try it out right in your own home!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Today I\u2019ll show you how to make this popular Japanese rice dish at home.<\/strong> The recipe is super quick and easy: to make chicken fried rice, first fry the chopped onions together with mushrooms and chicken in a pan until translucent.<\/p>\n\n

Once the ingredients are cooked, we\u2019ll add a handful of peas, a quick tomato sauce and the pre-steamed rice. And just like that, the dish is on the table \ud83d\ude0a. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Don\u2019t stir the fried rice and ingredients too vigorously, so the rice doesn\u2019t become mushy. Instead, give the pan a good toss so the rice becomes slightly crispy!<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n

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For most Japanese people, it is a dish they often ate as children. If you go to a family restaurant in Japan, you are almost certain to find chicken rice on the menu.<\/p>\n\n

It was probably influenced by Chinese cuisine and became popular in Japan in the 1930s. During the Second World War, the dish was a favourite meal of Japanese soldiers.<\/p>\n\n

When ketchup was then made popular by the Americans, there was no stopping this recipe :D. To this day, it is prepared in many restaurants and at home, and remains particularly popular with children.<\/p>\n\n

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My recipe for chicken fried rice is \u2013 I promise \u2013 very easy to make and requires just a few ingredients, without losing that authentic Japanese flavour. Give it a go and let yourself be inspired by the simplicity and intense flavours of Japanese cuisine!<\/p>\n\n

I wish you every success and hope you enjoy cooking \u2013 if you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to use the comments section below the recipe \ud83d\ude0a. Let\u2019s get started:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

serves 2 | 20 minutes | 587 kcal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\ud83d\udda8\ufe0f Print PDF<\/a>\n \ud83d\udccc Save pin<\/a>\n\n\n\n

Fancy a culinary trip to Japan? Then give this chicken fried rice a go! Here, tender chicken meets delicious rice, enhanced with a fruity tomato sauce and green peas. Whether you\u2019re using up leftovers or cooking on a whim \u2013 this dish is a real treat for the taste buds and will delight you and your guests!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ingredients (serves 2)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2 portions <\/strong>rice (to the recipe)<\/a><\/strong> \n \n(preferably from the day before)<\/em>200 g <\/strong>chicken (preferably boneless thighs or breast fillet)<\/em>1 <\/strong>onion100 g <\/strong>mushrooms50 g<\/strong> peas (frozen or fresh, but already shelled)<\/em>20 g<\/strong> buttersalt & pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 tbsp<\/strong><\/strong> ketchup5 tbsp<\/strong> tomato pur\u00e9e5 tbsp<\/strong> water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparation (20 minutes)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients <\/strong>for chicken fried rice.Tip: This recipe works best with rice cooked the day before or leftover rice. Spread it out flat on a plate, then chill it. The next day, take it out an hour beforehand and let it warm to room temperature.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, we\u2019ll make the sauce: to do this, mix together ketchup<\/strong>, tomato pur\u00e9e <\/strong>and water <\/strong>in a small bowl. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wash the chicken <\/strong>under running water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Then cut into small cubes and season on all sides with salt and pepper<\/strong>, rubbing it in lightly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Now peel the onion <\/strong>, halve it and finely dice each half (Tip: This is even quicker with a food processor<\/em>).Remove any coarse dirt from the mushrooms <\/strong>and cut off the stalks. Then, depending on the size of the mushrooms, either slice them or quarter them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Now heat the butter <\/strong>in a frying pan over a medium heat. First, fry the mushrooms <\/strong>for 2 minutes. Then turn up the heat and add the onions <\/strong>and the chicken <\/strong>, and fry vigorously until the meat is no longer pink.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Then add the lentils <\/strong>and the tomato sauce <\/strong>. Mix the sauce well with the contents of the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Then add the rice <\/strong>to the pan and, if possible, separate any clumped grains using a spatula.Fry everything vigorously \u2013 don\u2019t stir wildly, but rather toss the pan. <\/em>Fry until the rice is thoroughly heated through and well coated with the sauce \u2013 about 3\u20134 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Passaggio 8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chicken fried rice is now ready. To serve, it is best to rinse a small bowl with water, then pour in half of the fried rice without drying it. Place a plate on top like a dachshund, turn everything over and lift off the small bowl.Garnish each portion with 3 peas <\/strong>. This goes well with a hearty tonjiru soup <\/a>and pickled vegetables<\/a>.Done \u2013 Itadakimasu!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Are you looking for even more delicious rice recipes from Japan? Here are a few ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tTamago Kake Gohan: Japanese breakfast rice with egg, Furikake & Katsuobushi | TKG<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tMake your own Omurice: Japanese omelette with ketchup rice & vegetables | delicious Omuraisu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tButa Shogayaki: Make your own Japanese ginger pork with rice, cabbage & Tsukemono<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For me, Buta Shogayaki is the perfect Japanese lunch when working from home. It\u2019s quick,…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tMake your own Tempura Sushi: Colourful filled maki with a crispy coating \u2013 Age Sushi<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Crispy on the outside, flavourful on the inside \u2013 Tempura Sushi is the perfect combination…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tQuick & vegetarian crispy rolls \u2013 make your own crispy inside-out Sushi with vegetables<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\tSoboro Don: How to make a simple Donburi at home \u2013 quick, hearty, Japanese<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Soboro Donburi is one of those dishes that requires just a few ingredients \u2013 yet…\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Have you tried the recipe? Let me know in the comments, I\u2019m really looking forward to hearing from you.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n