Malaysian Cuisine

Malaysian Chicken Fried Rice

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Nasi goreng the frugal way, wok-fried rice spiked with chilli and a slick of soy. Uses up leftover rice and feeds four for pennies a plate.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 12 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.27

Approx £5.07 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Malaysian Chicken Fried Rice

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cook the rice, drain and spread out to cool, or use cold leftover rice.
  2. 2
    Dice the chicken thighs. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat and stir-fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. 3
    Add the sliced onion, garlic and chopped chillies and fry for 2 minutes, then push aside and scramble the eggs in the space.
  4. 4
    Tip in the rice, soy sauce and ketchup and toss over a high heat until piping hot and evenly coated.
  5. 5
    Stir through the sliced spring onions and serve with cucumber slices on the side.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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