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A vibrant, high-quality shot of a chicken fried rice skillet dish, rich with soy sauce glaze, green onions, peas, and egg, presented in a ceramic bowl with a traditional Chinese spoon.
Tarek Rakhiess

Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Quick homemade fried rice with tender chicken, fluffy cold rice, eggs, peas, carrots, garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, asian, Chinese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cold cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 green onions
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 small onion
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large skillet or wok
  • spatula
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into small, even pieces.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Cook chicken for 5 to 7 minutes, until it reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove from skillet.
  4. Add remaining oil and scramble eggs until just cooked. Remove.
  5. Cook onion, peas, carrots, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Add cold rice and break apart any clumps.
  7. Stir-fry rice for about 4 minutes.
  8. Return chicken and eggs to the skillet.
  9. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
  10. Toss for 2 minutes and finish with green onions.

Notes

  • Cold cooked rice gives the best texture. For extra vegetables, add bell pepper, mushrooms, broccoli, or cabbage. Nutrition values vary according to the specific ingredients and serving sizes.
  • Calories: Approximately 450 to 500 calories per serving.