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A serving of savory chicken fried rice in a white bowl with a spoon

Quick way to grow Chicken Fried Rice mastery

Master chicken fried rice quickly with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it's packed with flavor and customizable to your liking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok
  • small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and sesame oil; set aside.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through; remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set; remove from skillet and chop into small pieces.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  6. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, ensuring the rice is heated through.
  7. Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce mixture over the rice and stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
  8. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it tends to be drier and less sticky. Feel free to add other vegetables like corn, bell peppers, or onions. Adjust soy sauce to taste.