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Easy chicken nasi goreng (for two)

Easy chicken nasi goreng (for two)

Two bowls of food topped with an egg, rice and vegetables

2 serves

10 m

15 m

See the recipe for serves 4 here


Ingredients

  • 250 g packet microwave brown rice
  • 3 teaspoons reduced salt soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons no added salt tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons Thai chilli jam
  • 2 teaspoons sunflower oil
  • 150 g chicken breast mince
  • 1 small clove garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 200 g fresh vegetable stir-fry mix
  • ½ bunch bok choy, coarsely shredded
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 green shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small red chilli, thinly sliced

Method

Step 1

Heat rice in microwave oven following packet directions. Transfer to a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine soy sauce, tomato paste and chilli jam in a small bowl.

Step 3

Heat half the oil in a non-stick wok over a high heat. Add chicken, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, breaking up mince, until it is no longer pink. Add vegetable mix and 2 tablespoons water, stir-fry for a further 2 minutes or until vegetables are just tender.

Step 4

Add boy choy and sauce mixture. Stir-fry to combine. Remove from heat. Cover to keep warm.

Step 5

Heat remaining oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs, one at a time, into pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, or to your liking.

Step 6

Serve eggs over rice. Sprinkle with shallots and chilli.

Tips

  • Packaged fresh vegetable stir-fry mixes are available from the fresh food section in major supermarkets. If preferred, use a frozen stir-fry mix or 200 g mixed chopped fresh vegetables of your choice eg cabbage, carrot and capsicum.
  • Microwave rice can be replaced 1½ cups cooked brown rice.
  • For a fresh side, serve with sliced fresh cucumber and tomato wedges
  • Check labels on Thai chilli jam and choose the brand lowest in sodium.

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