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Flavorful Chicken Fried Rice, featuring tender pieces of chicken, fluffy rice, and a mix of vegetables stir-fried to perfection in a savory soy sauce. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, combining garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for authentic Asian-inspired flavors. Ready in minutes, this dish is a satisfying, one-pan meal that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep
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Chicken Fried Rice

Whether you’re planning a quick dinner, a family meal, or just craving something tasty, Chicken Fried Rice is a great choice. It’s easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.
Course Dinner
Cuisine ASIAN
Keyword Chicken Fried Rice
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked white rice Jasmine or Basmati
  • 3 tablespoons plus one teaspoon canola or vegetable oil divided
  • 1 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1 medium carrot peeled & diced
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced diagonally
  • 2 medium cloves garlic minced
  • 3 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • kosher salt & freshly black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 cup frozen baby peas
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten

Instructions

  • According to package instructions, cook rice, pour it on a plate after cooking and set aside to cool totally. When the rice has cooled down completely, split it into individual grains with your hands.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet (or wok) over high heat until smoked. Add the rice, cook and stir for 4 minutes or until the rice starts to turn a little darker. Put the rice in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Adjust the heat to medium, heat 1 tablespoon of oil, and put the chicken breast in the skillet. Cook for 3 mins on each side. Move the chicken to the cutting board, cut into pieces that are very thin, and cut into thirds of the slices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add the diced onion, carrot, scallions, and garlic. Cook, stirring continuously, for 3 minutes or until the carrots are slightly tender and the onions are translucent. Add the rice and the peas, stir to combine. Add the cooked chicken, soya sauce, sesame oil, and mirin stir and cook for another two min. To taste, season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Push the chicken rice mixture to the sides of the skillet then add 1 teaspoon of oil to the center of the skillet. Add the lightly beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper. Scramble the eggs and stir to blend with the mixture of chicken and rice. Cook, stirring continuously, for 4 minutes, to allow the flavors to melt. Serve right away and enjoy it!