High-Protein Nasi Goreng
A healthy, high-protein take on Nasi Goreng. This recipe features perfectly toasted day-old rice, tender chicken, and vibrant green beans, all tied together with the iconic savory-sweet punch of kecap manis. Perfect for a fast, macro-friendly dinner!
Ingredients
The Protein & Marinade
- 500g chicken breast or thigh, cubed
- 1 tbsp fishsauce
- 1 tbsp kecap manis (indonesian sweet soy sauce)
- black pepper to taste
The Stir-Fry Base
- 300g (uncooked weight) day-old jasmin or any white rice
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (divided)
- 3 small (or 2 large) spring onions (whites and greens separated)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 chilli, sliced
- 200g green beans, finely sliced
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp kecap manis
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp sambal oelek (or to taste)
- black pepper to tase
The Presentation & Toppings
- 4 large eggs (1 fried egg per portion)
- 1 fresh tomato, sliced
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Fried shallots
- Extra sambal oelek or chutney for serving
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp kecap manis, and a pinch of black pepper while prepping the remaining ingredients.
- Sear chicken in a large pan with 1 tbsp of neutral cooking oil over high heat until completely done, then set aside.
- Sauté the white parts of the spring onions, minced garlic, and sliced chili in the remaining oil until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add day-old rice, black pepper, dark soy sauce, 2 tbsp kecap manis, 1 tbsp fish sauce, and sambal oelek. Stir-fry on high heat until the grains are toasted and evenly dark.
- Fold in the cooked chicken and the remaining green parts of the spring onions, tossing until heated through.
- Serve immediately topped with a crispy fried egg, alongside fresh tomato, cucumber slices, fried shallots, and extra chutney.
Notes
| Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Carbs: 55g | Fiber: 3.4g |