Nasi Goreng Tray Bake (Printable)
Oven-baked Indonesian fried rice with chicken and vegetables
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein & Eggs
01 - 2 large chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 3 large eggs
→ Rice
03 - 1.5 cups long-grain rice (uncooked), rinsed
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 cup frozen peas
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced
09 - 1 small carrot, grated
→ Sauce & Seasonings
10 - 3 tbsp kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce
13 - 1 tsp ground coriander
14 - 1 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves
19 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking tray or roasting pan with oil.
02 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate while preparing other ingredients.
03 - Spread the uncooked rice evenly across the prepared tray. Top with onion, garlic, bell pepper, grated carrot, and frozen peas. Mix gently to distribute vegetables evenly.
04 - In a measuring jug, whisk together kecap manis, remaining soy sauce, sriracha (if using), ground coriander, cumin, and 3 cups boiling water. Pour evenly over the rice and vegetables on the tray.
05 - Scatter the marinated chicken pieces evenly over the top of the rice mixture. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
06 - Cover the tray tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
07 - Remove the foil, gently stir the mixture, and create three shallow wells in the rice. Crack one egg into each well.
08 - Return to the oven, uncovered, for 8–10 minutes, or until eggs are just set with runny yolks and chicken is cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven. Garnish with spring onions, crispy fried shallots, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The oven does all the heavy lifting while you catch up on shows or finish that email you've been putting off
- Every grain of rice absorbs those beautiful Indonesian spices without you stirring once
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day, if you manage to have any
02 -
- Don't skip boiling the water for your sauce mixture
- The foil seal must be tight or your rice won't cook through properly
- Let the tray rest for five minutes after baking
03 -
- Double the recipe and freeze half
- Line your tray with parchment first for effortless cleanup