Description
A comforting and flavorful chicken fried rice made with fluffy long grain rice, tender diced chicken, colorful vegetables, and savory soy sauce, all stir fried to golden perfection in one pan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked long grain white rice, chilled
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken, diced
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or thawed
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high heat until hot.
- Beat the eggs in a small bowl. Dice the chicken, carrots, and slice the green onions.
- Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Cook the diced chicken with salt and black pepper for 5 to 6 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil. Stir in garlic and carrots and cook for 2 minutes. Push to the side, pour in the eggs, and scramble until just set. Mix together.
- Add the chilled rice, green peas, and cooked chicken. Pour soy sauce around the edges of the pan and toss well. Stir fry for 4 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Drizzle sesame oil and stir in sliced green onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Use day old chilled rice for the best fluffy texture.
- Cook over medium high heat to lightly toast the rice without steaming it.
- Add soy sauce gradually to control saltiness.
- Reheat leftovers in a skillet with a small splash of water to refresh texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: fried rice recipes, chicken fried rice, easy fried rice, homemade fried rice, weeknight dinner