Chicken & courgette fried rice

Method

• step 1

  Cook the rice following pack instructions, drain and leave to cool.

• step 2

  Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a large frying pan or wok over a medium heat. Stir in the chicken and cook for 8-10 mins until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken and set aside.

• step 3

  In the same pan, cook the onion, courgette, garlic and ginger in the remaining oil for 3-4 mins until they start to soften. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, add the cooked rice and stir everything together to combine.

• step 4

  Pour the soy sauce over the mixture and continue to stir-fry over a high heat for 2 mins until the rice is heated through. Season to taste.

• step 5

  Add the cooked chicken back to the pan along with the spring onions and stir-fry for another minute or so until thoroughly heated through.