Ingredients:
- Cooked white rice: 4 cups (preferably day-old for better texture)
- Chicken breast: 1 cup, diced
- Tea Rubs: 1 tablespoon (a blend of black tea leaves, ground ginger, garlic powder, and a pinch of five-spice powder)
- Eggs: 2
- Onion: 1, finely diced
- Carrots: 2, peeled and diced
- Peas: 1 cup, frozen or fresh
- Corn: 1 cup, frozen or fresh
- Green onions: 4, sliced
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: for cooking
Instructions:
- Prepare the Tea Rubs: In a small bowl, mix the black tea leaves, ground ginger, garlic powder, and five-spice powder. Crush the tea leaves lightly with a mortar and pestle or use a spice grinder to create a fine blend.
- Season the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the diced chicken with half of the tea rubs. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
- Beat the Eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and set aside.
- Cook the Eggs: Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat with a tablespoon of vegetable oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring to create scrambled eggs. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In the same wok, add a little more vegetable oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked. Remove from the wok and set aside.
- Prepare the Rice: In the wok, add the remaining tea rubs and the diced onion. Stir-fry until the onion is translucent. Add the carrots, peas, and corn, and cook for a few minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Combine the Ingredients: Add the cooked rice to the wok with the vegetables. Stir well to combine and break up any clumps of rice.
- Season and Finish: Stir in the cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken fried rice immediately, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
Tips:
- The tea rubs add a unique aroma and depth of flavor to the chicken, complementing the traditional flavors of fried rice.
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on what you have on hand or according to your preferences.
- This Chicken Fried Rice with Tea Rubs is a versatile dish that can be served for lunch or dinner, and it's also great for meal prep during the week.