Peking Chicken Fried Rice

Peking Chicken Fried Rice… This tasty Peking Chicken Fried Rice mixes juicy chicken with colorful veggies and fluffy rice. Sweet honey marinade gives it a fun red glow, like a Chinese feast at home. Eggs, peas, and spicy chili make every bite exciting. Super easy in a slow cooker—perfect for family dinner fun!

Makes: 4 servings
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours

What You Need

For the Chicken Marinade (soak chicken overnight):

• 2 chicken breasts

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 tsp ginger paste

• 1 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder

• ½ cup light soy sauce

• 2 tbsp honey

• ¼ tsp chili powder

• 2 tsp red food color (if you want)

• 2 tsp sesame oil

For the Fried Rice

• 1 ½ cups white long-grain rice (like SunRice)

• 3 eggs

• 2 tsp sesame oil

• 1 carrot, shaved thin like ribbons

• 3 green onions, chopped small

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 1 long red chili, chopped fine

• 2 tbsp low-salt soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• ½ cup frozen peas (let thaw)

• Extra red chili slices (no seeds), for topping

Peking Chicken Fried Rice Making Steps

1. Mix marinade stuff and soak 2 chicken breasts overnight in the fridge.

2. Cook rice in microwave on high for 10 minutes until mostly done. Spread on a baking paper tray to cool. Sprinkle a pinch of turmeric and stir it in for yellow color.

3. Fry chicken in a pan until cooked. Slice it thin.

4. Put sliced chicken and all other ingredients (rice, eggs, veggies, sauces) in a slow cooker on low for 2 hours. No towel needed! Serve with chili slices on top.