Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. <\/p>\n
By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball\u2019s Milk Street
\nNigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet.<\/p>\n
Beef liver and an assortment of vegetables are classic ingredients, but in this recipe from our cookbook \u201c Milk Street 365: The All-Purpose Cookbook for Every Day of the Year,\u201d we opted for chicken thighs and fresh green beans.
\nSeeded, thinly-sliced jalape\u00f1o or Fresno chilies bring a pleasant heat, while curry powder adds depth, warmth and a golden hue.<\/p>\n
Instead of using just-cooked rice, which results in a softer texture in the finished dish, we start with plain cooked rice that\u2019s been chilled and dried, a process that allows the starches to recrystallize so the grains \u201cfry\u201d up light and fluffy. Fragrant basmati is especially good, but any variety of long-grain white rice works.
\nFresh rice needs two hours minimum to chill adequately, but it can be prepared up to three days in advance and kept refrigerated. To chill the rice, fluff with a fork, then spread on the baking sheet. Let cool, then cover and refrigerate until cold.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to really scrape up the browned bits from the surface of the skillet after you\u2019ve added the broth. The caramelization gives the fried rice great depth of flavor. Serve sprinkled with scallion greens and additional sliced chili.
\nThis image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder and dried thyme. (Milk Street via AP)<\/p>\n
Start to finish: 40 minutes
\nServings: 4<\/p>\n
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil until barely smoking. Add the chicken and sprinkle with \u00bd teaspoon of the curry powder, \u00bd teaspoon salt and \u00bc teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
\nPush the chicken to the perimeter of the pan. To the center, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, scallion whites and ginger; cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 1\u00bd minutes. Into the scallion mixture, stir the beans, thyme, half of the chili, the remaining 1\u00bd teaspoons curry powder and \u00bc teaspoon each salt and pepper. Stir the chicken into the bean mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, then add the broth and scrape up any browned bits. Cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes.
\nOff heat, taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with the scallion greens and remaining chili.<\/p>\n
Nigerian-inspired fried rice is a flavorful and easy meal to prepare for any day of the week. With its combination of chicken, green beans, and aromatic spices, it’s a dish that will become a staple in your household. Remember to chill your rice beforehand to achieve the perfect texture, and don’t hesitate to scrape up those browned bits for added flavor.<\/p>\n
Introduction to Nigerian Fried Rice Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. By CHRISTOPHER KIMBALL, Christopher Kimball\u2019s Milk Street Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet. Classic Ingredients and Variations Beef liver and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":16410,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-16409","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dining"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Food-MilkStreet-Nigerian_Fried_Rice_67505-1.jpg?w=1400px&strip=all&w=1400&resize=1400,933&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16409"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16409"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16409\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16411,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16409\/revisions\/16411"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16409"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16409"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16409"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}