Nasi Goreng Tray Bake (Printable)

Vibrant oven-baked Indonesian fried rice with chicken and vegetables for easy one-pan cooking.

# 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, for heat)
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

# How-to Steps:

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, 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. 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 Pointers:

01 -
  • The oven does all the work while you relax with a glass of wine
  • Everything cooks together in one pan so every grain of rice absorbs maximum flavor
  • Those baked eggs with runny yolks create the most incredible sauce when broken into the spiced rice
02 -
  • The rice must be rinsed thoroughly or the final dish will turn into a sticky, gummy mess instead of fluffy separate grains
  • That foil seal is non-negotiable without it the rice will not cook through properly and you will end up with hard crunchy bits
  • Kecap manis is worth seeking out but the soy sauce and brown sugar substitute works in a pinch
03 -
  • Use the widest baking tray you have so the rice spreads in a thin layer and cooks evenly
  • Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven this helps the rice settle and makes serving easier

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