Family-Friendly Chicken Curry with Easy Egg Fried Rice
Looking for a delicious, hearty dinner that’s easy to make and loved by both kids and adults? This Family Chicken Curry with Easy Egg Fried Rice is the perfect recipe. It’s packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and a mild curry sauce, paired with fluffy, flavourful fried rice. Serve it up for a satisfying, fuss-free meal that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
For the Chicken Curry (Serves 4)
- 3 free-range chicken breasts (approx. 450g), diced
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 1 red pepper diced small
- 2 small sweet potatoes peeled and diced small
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 4 tsp curry powder ( ensure it is gluten free if making gluten free)
- 400 ml hot water
- 1 tbsp crème fraîche (optional)
- Cooking oil, salt, and pepper
- Handful of fresh coriander chopped, to serve
For the Egg Fried Rice
- 2 eggs
- 2-3 cups cooked and cooled riced
- 1-2 tsp soy sauce ( ensure it is gluten free if making gluten free)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Sauté the Veggies
Heat a generous glug of cooking oil in a wide pan or pot over low heat.
Add the diced onion and cook gently for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
Stir in the diced red pepper and sweet potato. Cook for another 2 minutes to coat the vegetables in the oil and onion mix.
Cook the Chicken
Add the diced chicken to the pot along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 3–4 minutes, allowing the chicken to start cooking through.
Add the Curry powder
Spoon in the curry powder, the tin of chopped tomatoes and hot water into the pot. Stir everything well.
Bring the mixture to a bubble, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
Let the curry cook uncovered for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Optional Step: Stir in 1 tablespoon crème fraîche at the end for added creaminess.
Making the Egg Fried Rice
Cook the Egg
Heat a frying pan with a light coating of cooking oil.
Whisk the eggs and pour them into the pan. Cook as you would an omelette, then break it into bite-sized pieces using a spatula. Set aside on a plate.
Fry the Rice
Add the cooled rice to the same pan and fry for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to coat the grains evenly.
Stir through the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil for added flavour.
Return the cooked egg pieces to the pan and mix everything together.
Keyword Dinner, Gluten Free, Lunch, Meal Planning, Meal Prep