Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice is a quick dinner packed with tender chicken, fluffy rice, colorful vegetables, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. This easy recipe comes together in one pan in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, and simple dinner ideas the whole family will love. With perfectly seasoned rice, scrambled eggs, and fresh green onions, this homemade chicken fried rice tastes even better than restaurant takeout while using affordable everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chilled jasmine rice
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 3 green onions sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 tablespoon butter optional
Instructions
- 1. Prepare all ingredients before cooking by dicing the chicken, slicing the green onions, mincing the garlic, and separating the chilled rice grains.
- 2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3. Add the diced chicken and season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove from the skillet.
- 4. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
- 5. Add the remaining oil to the skillet along with garlic and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 6. Stir in the peas, carrots, and corn. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through.
- 7. Increase heat to high and add the chilled rice. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly crisp.
- 8. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Stir thoroughly to coat the rice evenly.
- 9. Return the chicken and eggs to the skillet and mix everything together.
- 10. Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice and toss well.
- 11. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Use chilled day-old rice for the best texture and to prevent soggy fried rice.
Cook over high heat to achieve restaurant-style flavor and slightly crispy rice.
Prepare all ingredients before cooking because the stir-frying process moves quickly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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