Chicken Fried Rice
This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal, packed with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes! It's a delicious combination of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a savory sauce. Perfect for using up leftover rice!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Chicken breast, cooked and diced
- 3 cups Cooked rice, cold
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas and carrots
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and cook, scrambling them until set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the remaining vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the cooked chicken and garlic, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break it up with a spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, until everything is well combined and heated through.
- Add the scrambled eggs back to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe is easily customizable! Feel free to add other vegetables like chopped bell peppers or mushrooms. You can also substitute the chicken with shrimp or tofu.