Recipe Card for Chilli Chicken with Egg Fried Rice

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients

For the Egg Fried Rice

• Cooked rice (preferably day-old)
• 2 eggs
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oil
• Chopped garlic
• Spring onion greens
• Spring onion whites
• Light soy sauce
• Vinegar

For the Chilli Chicken

Chicken

• Boneless chicken cubes
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1 tbsp maida
• 1 tbsp cornflour
• Water
• Oil for frying

Sauce

• Oil
• Lots of chopped garlic
• Grated ginger
• Dark soy sauce
• Spicy chilli sauce
• Water
• Cornflour slurry
• Salt
• Vinegar
• Pinch of MSG or Aromat powder (optional)

Vegetables

• Onion, diced
• Capsicum, diced
• Spring onion greens
• Slit green chillies

How to Make Egg Fried Rice

1. Scramble the eggs with salt and pepper. Remove and keep aside.
2. Heat oil and sauté the garlic with spring onion whites.
3. Add cooked rice and toss well.
4. Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, scrambled eggs, and more spring onion greens.
5. Toss until everything is hot and evenly coated.

How to Make Chilli Chicken

Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
2. Mix in the maida, cornflour, and enough water to lightly coat each piece.
3. Shallow or deep fry until golden brown.

Prepare the Sauce

1. Heat oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add dark soy sauce, chilli sauce, and water.
3. Mix in the cornflour slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
4. Season with salt, vinegar, and a pinch of MSG or Aromat if using.

Finish the Dish

1. Return the fried chicken to the sauce.
2. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
3. Finally, add the onions, capsicum, spring onion greens, and green chillies.
4. Toss briefly so the vegetables remain slightly crunchy.
5. Serve immediately with egg fried rice.

Frequently Asked Questions for Chilli Chicken with Egg Fried Rice

Can I use chicken with bones?

This recipe works best with boneless chicken, as it cooks quickly and coats evenly in the sauce.

Which rice is best for egg fried rice?

Day-old cooked rice is ideal because it stays separate and doesn’t become mushy.

Can I make chilli chicken without MSG?

Yes. MSG or Aromat is completely optional and can be omitted.

What’s the difference between light and dark soy sauce?

Light soy sauce mainly adds saltiness, while dark soy sauce gives colour, richness, and a deeper flavour.

Can I air fry the chicken instead?

Yes. Air fry until golden and cooked through, then toss it in the sauce.

How spicy is this recipe?

It’s moderately spicy, but you can easily reduce or increase the chilli sauce and green chillies.

Can I make it ahead of time?

Yes. Prepare the sauce and fried chicken in advance, then combine and heat just before serving for the best texture.

Which vegetables can I add?

Carrots, beans, mushrooms, baby corn, and broccoli all work well.