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Guyanese Chicken Fried Rice

Cultural Context

Guyanese Chicken Fried Rice reflects the multicultural influences of Guyana, where Chinese, Indian, and African cuisines blend beautifully. Traditionally, this dish is a popular way to utilize leftover rice and is often served at family gatherings and celebrations. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Guyana, with variations appearing in Caribbean restaurants worldwide, showcasing its adaptability and appeal.

GuyaneseGYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 cups cooked rice
4.5 cups water
chicken breast
vegetable oil
broccoli
red bell pepper
orange bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
carrots
green peas
cabbage
green seasoning
salt
black pepper
cayenne pepper
dried oregano
Chinese sauce
fried rice seasoning
ginger
2 eggs
sesame seed oil
purple onion
cilantro
Mari pepper
flat leaf parsley

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Tofu provides a plant-based option while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake; tamari is gluten-free.

1

Wash the rice and season it with salt, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, black pepper, Chinese sauce, fried rice seasoning, and green seasoning; mix well.

2

Pressure cook the rice with 4.5 cups of water for 10 minutes.

3

Chop vegetables: broccoli, red, orange, yellow bell peppers, carrots, and cabbage.

4

Season the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, fried rice seasoning, green seasoning, and Chinese sauce; mix well.

5

Fry the seasoned chicken until cooked through and the natural water is gone; add grated ginger while cooking.

6

Fry 2 eggs in the same pot.

7

Remove the chicken and eggs from the pot; set aside.

8

Fry the chopped vegetables in the same pot, starting with onion, then adding carrots, green peas, broccoli, and bell peppers; season with fried rice seasoning, salt, oregano, Chinese sauce, and black pepper.

9

Add the Bora towards the end to keep it crunchy.

10

Add sesame seed oil to the vegetables.

11

Combine the cooked rice with the chicken and vegetables in the pot, mixing well to combine all flavors.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerlarge potspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Chicken Fried RiceGuyanese Fried Rice

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