Nasi Goreng Tray Bake (Printer-friendly)
Vibrant oven-baked Indonesian dish with fragrant rice, vegetables, and tender chicken. Easy one-pan meal ready in an hour.
# What You 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 - 3.5 ounces frozen peas
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
09 - 1 small carrot, grated
→ Sauce & Seasonings
10 - 3 tablespoons kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
11 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
13 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
14 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tablespoons crispy fried shallots (optional)
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
19 - Lime wedges
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a large baking tray or roasting pan.
02 - In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate.
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, ground 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. Drizzle with vegetable oil.
06 - Cover the tray tightly with foil. Bake for 30 minutes.
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 and chicken is cooked through.
09 - Remove from oven. Garnish with spring onions, crispy fried shallots, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The oven does all the heavy lifting, leaving you free to sip wine or scroll through your phone while dinner practically makes itself
- One tray means minimal cleanup and more time enjoying that crispy fried shallot topping
02 -
- The rice must be rinsed thoroughly or you will end up with a gummy, gluey texture instead of fluffy grains
- Creating wells for the eggs prevents them from spreading everywhere and keeps the yolks perfectly centered
03 -
- If you cannot find kecap manis, whisk equal parts soy sauce and dark brown sugar with a splash of water until smooth
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave, but add a splash of water to prevent the rice from drying out