Chicken Fried Rice Recipes
Discover how to make delicious chicken fried rice at home with simple ingredients and easy steps. This recipe brings together tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful rice for a meal that's better than takeout.
Equipment
- Wok or Large Skillet
- Spatula
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice preferably leftover; white rice is fine too
- 0.75 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil divided
- 1 Tbsp canola oil divided
- 1 1/3 cups frozen peas and carrots blend
- 3 green onions chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Sriracha for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat half of the sesame oil and half of the canola oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining oils. Sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, then add the frozen peas and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the cooked chicken, green onions, and soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly and cook until heated through.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve hot, drizzled with Sriracha if desired.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice that's been refrigerated. This helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. Customize with your favorite vegetables or add pineapple chunks for a sweet twist.
