Nasi Goreng Tray Bake (Print View)
Vibrant oven-baked Indonesian 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 - 10.5 oz 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 oz frozen peas
08 - 2 spring onions, sliced for garnish
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, optional
13 - 1 tsp ground coriander
14 - 1 tsp ground cumin
15 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
17 - 2 tbsp crispy fried shallots, optional
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves, optional
19 - Lime wedges
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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.
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.
04 - In a 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. Drizzle with vegetable oil. Cover the tray tightly with foil.
06 - Bake covered 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks on one tray, so you can relax while the oven does all the work
- The rice absorbs all those gorgeous Indonesian spices, becoming more flavorful with every minute
02 -
- Don't skip the foil during the first bake or your rice will never cook through properly
- Use boiling water, not cold, or you'll throw off the cooking time
03 -
- If you can only find regular soy sauce, mix it with brown sugar to approximate kecap manis
- The tray needs to be large enough that everything fits in a thin, even layer