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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines tender pieces of chicken, vegetables, and flavorful rice stir-fried to perfection. It’s a quick meal ideal for using leftover rice and can be customized with your favorite veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large frying pan or wok
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 wooden spatula or cooking spoon
  • 1 set measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 bowl for mixing

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked rice Preferably day-old.
  • 1 pound chicken breast Diced.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 1 small onion Diced.
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables Carrots, peas, corn, etc.
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 eggs beaten eggs
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil Optional.
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • for garnish green onions Chopped, optional.

Instructions
 

  • Dice the chicken breast into small pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the minced garlic and diced onion. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant and the onion is translucent.
  • Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked and then mix with the vegetables.
  • Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir everything together. Pour the soy sauce over the rice and mix well to combine all the ingredients.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and stir everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and sesame oil if using.
  • Continue to stir-fry the rice for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice as it’s drier and helps achieve a better texture.
You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite protein (like shrimp or tofu) or different vegetables.
This dish can also be made in advance and reheated for easy meal preparation.