Description
Bright, hot, and savory Chicken Fried Rice hits all the comfort-food notes in under 30 minutes, featuring cold, day-old rice, juicy chicken, and crisp vegetables with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (2 cups) long-grain white rice, cooked and chilled
- 300 g (10 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh
- 2 large eggs
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 150 g (1 cup) frozen peas and diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) neutral oil (vegetable or canola)
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) oyster sauce (optional)
- 5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp (4 g) granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook and chill the rice (if not using leftovers): Follow package directions for 250 g (1 1/4 cups) uncooked long-grain rice to yield 400 g (2 cups) cooked, cool and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Season and cook the chicken: Cut chicken into 1.5 cm pieces, toss with salt and pepper, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat, sauté chicken for 4–5 minutes until golden.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil, beat eggs, and cook until just set, about 30–45 seconds, then remove.
- Soften the aromatics and vegetables: Add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to the pan, sauté until translucent, then add peas and carrots.
- Fry the rice and combine: Push vegetables aside, add cold rice, spread it, and allow it to brown slightly for 2 minutes, then stir in sauces, chicken, and eggs.
- Taste and serve: Adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce if needed, and serve hot.
Notes
For best texture, use cold, day-old rice and a wide pan to sear properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 160mg