Sambal Fried Rice with Chicken
Sambal Fried Rice is made with tender chicken pieces, scrambled eggs, fluffy rice grains, fragrant aromatics and veggies and tossed in a savory-sweet sauce that will tantalize your taste buds! It’s quick and easy to make under 30 minutes and can be served as a side or main dish!
Whenever I visit Singapore, I always visit Sin Hoi Sai Eating House and enjoy their delicious sambal chicken fried rice made extra spicy!
Although my Chinese Sambal Fried Rice recipe is not exactly the same as I include red bell peppers for some crunch and freshness, it was inspired by their dish at the ‘tze char’ (essentially means Singapore style Chinese fast food) eatery.
Here’s what we have going on:
- Tender, savory chicken pieces.
- Fragrant aromatics like fresh garlic, red chilies and spring onion.
- Soft scrambled eggs.
- Fluffy rice grains.
- Crisp red bell pepper and onion.
- And everything gets kissed by a savory-sweet umami-loaded sauce made with spicy sambal!
While similar to Nasi Goreng in some ways, this fried rice has more Chinese and Singaporean influences.
It’s made with mostly everyday ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes. You can have it as a filling main dish on its own any night of the week. Or serve it as a side to other Chinese main dishes.
For more easy weeknight fried rice recipes, check out my kimchi chicken fried rice, nasi goreng with chicken and spicy chicken fried rice!
Why This Recipe Works
- Quick and easy. Ready in 30 minutes, this fried rice is perfect for busy weeknights!
- Tantalizing flavors! It’s savory, spicy, a little sweet and packed with incredible flavors!
- Customizable. You can switch out the chicken for beef, pork or shrimp. Or use tofu or tempeh to make it vegetarian/vegan.
- Meal Prep Friendly. Leftovers store and reheat well. Make a ouble batch today to reheat for an easy lunch or dinner during the week!