Asian Inspired Fried Rice

20140420_135458Have you ever tried Fried Rice? I’m sure everyone I know has eaten Fried Rice. It’s probably the most popular dish at any Chinese (or Asian) restaurant and one choice that can’t really go wrong.

So this week, I decided to make my own version of Fried Rice, inspired by the famous Chinese cuisine.  I wanted it to be flavorful, a bit spicy, and packed with protein. With cooked rice already in my fridge, this dish was very quick and easy.

Even without fresh onions and garlic (I ran out of these 2 essential items. Under normal circumstances, I would have included them in the ingredient list below.), the dish was amazing. The rice was not mushy (because it was cooked and chilled) and the chicken was well marinated. Here’s what I used:

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Coconut Curry Fried Rice

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While I really enjoy finding new recipes, I have even more fun creating my own! Below is my recipe for coconut curry fried rice with chickpeas, a recipe I recently came up with. I plan on experimenting more with this recipe in the future by including chicken, pork, or cashews. Check out my past post about cooking with coconut rice, a favorite of mine!

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