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Easy Homemade Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Transform leftover rice and cooked chicken into a mouthwatering meal that rivals your favorite Chinese restaurant. This chicken fried rice is packed with protein, vegetables, and authentic Asian flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you need dinner on the table fast!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 255
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old, cold rice
  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper optional for authentic flavor

Method
 

  1. Break up any clumps in your cold rice with your hands to ensure even cooking.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Beat eggs in a small bowl and pour into the hot pan. Scramble until just cooked, about 30 seconds, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Add remaining oil to the pan. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add peas and carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  7. Increase heat to high and add the cold rice. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until rice is heated through.
  8. Add cooked chicken and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Return scrambled eggs to the pan and break into smaller pieces while mixing.
  10. Pour soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice mixture, stirring quickly to coat evenly.
  11. Add black pepper and white pepper if using, tossing to combine.
  12. Sprinkle with sliced green onions, give a final toss, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 14gFat: 10gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 516mg
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