Savory Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Casserole
Savory Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Casserole is a chicken and rice casserole recipe that is packed with Asian flavor. This easy casserole recipe combines chicken, shitake mushrooms, rice, and more. Instead of ordering out, make your own Chinese food tonight. It serves six, so if you have a big family, this recipe is for you. Luckily, there aren't many dishes to wash after this meal, which is a big plus during the middle of the week.
A combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice wine vinegar helps to give this casserole great Chinese flavor. The casserole starts on the stove and finishes in the oven, so after a bit of work you will be able to get other things done around the house while the chicken casserole bakes. Anyone who likes traditional chicken and rice casseroles will love this recipe with an Asian twist.
Notes
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Notes
If fresh shitake are not available, you may use 1/2 cup dried mushrooms instead. Cover them in warm water to rehydrate them and allow to stand for 20 minutes. Omit the sauté step and simply drain and add with the broth as the last step.
Cooking Time45 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken (breasts or thighs), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
- 2 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 ounce prosciutto or smoked ham, in small cubes
- 6 ounce fresh shitake mushrooms (see note)
- 2 cup Jasmine or white long rain rice
- 4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
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- Garnishes:
- sliced green onions
- chopped cilantro
- chili garlic sauce
- soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the chicken with the soy sauce, hoisin, rice wine vinegar, and cornstarch. Toss to coat the chicken well with the mixture. Add the green onion, garlic, and ginger and toss again. Let stand while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
- In a wide, deep skillet or 4-quart dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the procuitto or ham with the oil until the meat is lightly browned. Remove the mushroom stems and thinly slice the caps and add to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until they
begin to brown. Add the rice and stir until it turns opaque and is coated with the oil, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken and the broth and bring to a boil. Add the rice wine vinegar, cover the pan, and place into the oven for about 45 minutes, until the rice is cooked. Remove from the oven and set aside, covered, for 5 more minutes before serving.
- Pass sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce at the table for diners to add as desired.