A delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Fried Rice recipe that features savory chicken, colorful vegetables, and fragrant rice, perfect for a flavorful meal.
Author:Emma Rossi
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Stir-frying
Cuisine:Chinese
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 cup cooked chicken, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the mixed vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are tender.
Stir in the cooked chicken and cooked rice, breaking up any clumps.
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing everything thoroughly.
Return the scrambled eggs to the skillet and fold them into the rice mixture.
Add the chopped green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through.
Notes
Using day-old rice helps prevent mushiness in the fried rice.
Feel free to customize the mixed vegetables based on your preferences.
This recipe can be easily doubled for larger servings.