Description
Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, budget-friendly meal made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, eggs, and vegetables, all tossed in a savory soy-based sauce. Better than takeout and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old preferred)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup peas and carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
3. Add remaining oil, then sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
4. Add cooked chicken and stir for 1–2 minutes.
5. Add peas and carrots and cook until slightly softened.
6. Add rice, breaking up clumps, and let it fry for about a minute.
7. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce, mixing well.
8. Return eggs to the pan and combine gently.
9. Drizzle sesame oil and add green onions.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning.
11. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
- High heat helps achieve authentic fried rice flavor.
- Customize with extra veggies or sauces.
- Do not overcrowd the pan.
- Great for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg