Craving a takeout favorite without the takeout prices? This recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience with crispy chicken fried rice, homemade egg rolls bursting with flavor, and a tangy duck sauce that will elevate your meal to new heights. Forget bland, reheated leftovers; this recipe guarantees a restaurant-quality experience made entirely from scratch, using fresh ingredients and simple techniques. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to create this delicious trio from the comfort of your own kitchen.
This isn't your average fried rice; we're talking perfectly seasoned chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice, all coming together in a symphony of textures and flavors. Our homemade egg rolls are crispy on the outside and packed with a savory filling, while our homemade duck sauce adds the perfect touch of sweetness and tang. Ready to transform your weeknight dinner? Let's dive into the step-by-step instructions below!
Tools Needed
- griddle
- refrigerator
- pan
- wok (optional)
- wire mesh strainer
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. Prepare Crispy Chicken Fried Rice
- Preheat griddle. Chop two chicken breasts into medium to small cubes. Marinate chicken with shaoxing cooking wine, garlic, pepper, salt, onion powder, and optional MSG for several hours.
- Add avocado oil to preheated griddle and cook the marinated chicken.
- Add frozen stir-fry vegetables (or peas and carrots) and cook, scraping up fond from the chicken.
- Chop two scallions and add the white parts to the chicken and vegetables. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic blend.
- Use 4 cups of cold, day-old cooked long-grain rice. Break it apart and add to the pan with cooking oil.
- Make a well in the rice, add cooking oil, and crack in two eggs. Season the eggs with garlic, salt, and pepper; cook and chop.
- combine sugar, regular soy sauce, dark soy sauce (optional), and oyster sauce. Add little by little, tasting and adjusting to preference.
- Pour soy sauce mixture over the rice, adding more as needed. Stir in sesame oil and the green tops of the scallions.
Step 2. Prepare Egg Rolls
- Prepare a flavorful pork filling by marinating pork with a mixture of five-spice powder, white pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, cooking wine, and light soy sauce.
- Thinly shred cabbage and one large carrot and sauté in a pan with cooking oil until softened.
- Cook the marinated pork in a preheated pan with cooking oil, adding the whites of three scallions. Drain off excess moisture.
- Combine the cooked pork with the cabbage and carrot mixture, pressing out excess moisture from the vegetables.
- Assemble egg rolls using store-bought wrappers, dusting your work surface with corn starch. Fill with pork and vegetable mixture, roll tightly, and seal with egg wash.
- Deep-fry egg rolls in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3. Make Homemade Duck Sauce
- Combine apricot preserve, water, soy sauce (optional), salt, and rice vinegar in a saucepan. Simmer and thicken with a cornstarch slurry. Adjust sweetness and saltiness to taste.
Step 4. Assemble and Serve
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Tips
- Using cold, day-old rice is best for fried rice.
- Pressing out excess moisture from the cabbage and carrots is crucial for preventing soggy egg rolls.
- Dusting your work surface with cornstarch makes handling egg roll wrappers much easier.
- Don't overfill egg roll wrappers.
Nutrition
- N/A
FAQs
1. Can I make the egg rolls and duck sauce ahead of time?
Absolutely! The egg rolls can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The duck sauce can be made even further ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
2. What can I substitute if I don't have all the vegetables listed?
Feel free to substitute! Use whatever vegetables you have on hand. Broccoli, carrots, peas, and mushrooms all work well in fried rice.
Enjoy your homemade feast! This Crispy Chicken Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, and Duck Sauce recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for a family dinner or a casual get-together. Now go forth and conquer your cravings!