Chicken Fried Rice
This easy and flavorful chicken fried rice is packed with tender chicken, scrambled eggs, veggies, and a savory soy-based sauce. Quick to make and even better than takeout!
Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably day-old
- 1 chicken breast diced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for marinating
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Season diced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let sit for a few minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: In the same pan, sauté carrots for 2 minutes, then add peas. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Step 4: Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until cooked through. Mix with the veggies.
- Step 5: Add rice and cooked chicken back to the pan. Stir in soy sauce and oyster sauce. Cook while stirring for 3–4 minutes.
- Step 6: Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best texture. Add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 380mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg