Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice, chilled; 12 oz chicken breast, diced; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 cup carrots, diced; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 2 green onions, sliced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper

Quick and satisfying stir-fried rice with tender chicken, vegetables, and egg in a savory soy glaze. A weeknight staple that comes together in minutes.

30 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

Asian-AmericanDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

3 cups cooked rice, chilled
12 oz chicken breast, diced
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
1/2 cup carrots, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 12 oz diced chicken breast and cook until no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2

Add a bit more oil if needed. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1/2 cup diced carrots and 1/2 cup frozen peas, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4

Push everything to the side of the wok. Add 2 beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble until cooked through, then break into small pieces and mix with vegetables.
5

Add 3 cups cooked rice, chilled and break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until rice is heated through.
6

Return chicken to the wok. Drizzle with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss until everything is well coated.
7

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper to taste. Top with 2 sliced green onions and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Chicken Fried Rice gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Chicken Fried Rice keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Chicken Fried Rice?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Asian Chicken Salad salad
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Southwest Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Salad salad

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