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Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken

Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken

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Kimchi Fried Rice with Chicken is a bold, savory dish packed with tangy kimchi, tender chicken, and perfectly seasoned rice. This quick and satisfying meal delivers a balance of spicy, umami-rich flavors and is perfect for using leftover rice.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 3–4 1x

Ingredients

For the Rice
3 cups day-old cooked white rice

For the Kimchi Mixture
1 cup kimchi, chopped
2 tablespoons kimchi juice

For the Chicken
300 g (about 10 oz) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

For Cooking
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

For Seasoning
3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
2 teaspoons sesame oil

For Garnish
2 large eggs
Salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped kimchi and kimchi juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor.
  • Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry until well combined.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan.
  • Add the soy sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your preference.
  • Serve the fried rice topped with fried eggs and garnish with the green parts of the onions.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Calories: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same pan, add the remaining oil. Sauté the garlic, ginger, and white parts of the green onions for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped kimchi and kimchi juice. Cook for 2–3 minutes to deepen the flavor. Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry until well combined. Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Add the soy sauce, gochugaru, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust salt if needed. In a separate pan, fry the eggs to your preference. Serve the fried rice topped with fried eggs and garnish with the green parts of the onions.
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