Chicken Fried Rice
This classic Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and easy one-pan meal perfect for weeknights. It’s packed with savory flavors and customizable with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil, divided
- 2 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Push the onion and garlic to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg into the empty space and cook, scrambling until set.
- Add the mixed vegetables and cooked rice to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and stir-fry everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a dash of sriracha or chili garlic sauce. You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.
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