Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Arroz Chaufa, a delightful Peruvian fried rice dish that combines Chinese and Peruvian influences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken
- 4 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 1 cup Bell Peppers
- 1 bunch Scallions
- 4 cups Rice
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tbsp Oil
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Season your chicken with soy sauce and black pepper. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Whisk together all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Dice Veggies: Chop garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and scallions.
- Cook Omelet: Heat oil in a skillet, whisk eggs with salt, pour into the pan, and cook until set. Slice into strips.
- Stir Fry Chicken and Veggies: Increase heat, add oil, toss in marinated chicken, cook for 4-5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger. After 2-3 minutes, mix in bell peppers and scallions.
- Combine: Add cold rice and sauce to the skillet. Stir until well combined and fold in omelet strips.
- Serve: Garnish with scallion greens and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Tamari works well for gluten-free diets.
- Use zucchini for a different veggie twist.
- Chives are a suitable alternative to scallions.
- Omit eggs or use chickpea flour for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg