Arroz Chaufa

Name: Arroz Chaufa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Peruvian
Ingredients: 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed; 4 large eggs, beaten; 1 cup scallions, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Peruvian style fried rice tossed with chicken, eggs, and crisp green onions in a savory soy glaze. High heat gives this dish its signature smoky wok aroma.

30 minMediumServes 4520 cal/serving

PeruvianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinDairy-FreeNut-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup scallions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over high heat.
2

Add 4 beaten large eggs and scramble quickly until set, then remove from the wok.
3

Add 1 lb cubed boneless skinless chicken thighs to the wok and stir-fry until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 5 minutes, then remove chicken.
4

Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1 diced red bell pepper to the wok and stir-fry for 1 minute.
5

Add 4 cups day-old cooked jasmine rice, pressing down to break up clumps, and fry for 2 minutes.
6

Stir in scrambled eggs, cooked chicken, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 cup chopped scallions, tossing constantly for 2 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Arroz Chaufa gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 3 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Arroz Chaufa keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Arroz Chaufa?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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