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Chicken Fried Rice

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Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pan dish made with tender chicken, scrambled eggs, vegetables, and rice tossed in a savory soy-sesame sauce. It’s a satisfying, takeout-style meal you can easily make at home in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, diced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or cooking oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté diced onion, garlic, carrots, and peas until vegetables are tender, about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and pour beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until just set.
  5. Add the cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir everything together.
  6. Return cooked chicken to the pan. Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil.
  7. Stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
  8. Stir in chopped green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

Day-old rice is ideal for the best texture—avoid freshly cooked rice if possible.Use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful result.Frozen vegetables work well—no need to thaw completely before cooking.For extra flavor, add a splash of oyster sauce or hoisin sauce.Reheat leftovers in a skillet for best results; add a bit of water or soy sauce if dry.

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