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Chicken Fried Rice plated in a wooden bowl
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5 from 34 votes

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice is a takeout classic that never disappoints - and you're going to LOVE how easy it is to make at home. I have a couple key tips to make a restaurant quality fried rice, while still keeping it quick, delicious and easily adjustable to your preferences!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken, chinese food, chinese takeout recipes, dinner recipes, fried rice, rice
Servings: 4
Author: Chris Joe

Ingredients

Chicken

Rice & Vegetables

  • 2 cups white rice at least one day old
  • 1 onion small, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 carrots medium, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • 4 scallions chopped, with greens & white separated
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp msg optional
  • salt to taste
  • neutral oil avocado, canola, or vegetable

Instructions

  • Slice chicken breast into thin 1/2" pieces and place in a bowl. Marinate with soy sauce, shaoxing wine, white pepper, sesame oil, salt and cornstarch for 15-20 minutes.
  • Chop your vegetables and beat eggs and set aside. Prepare soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, salt, and msg next to your pan for easy access.
  • Over high heat, add 2 tbsp of oil until shimmering and cook your chicken breast for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add more oil if needed, then fry garlic, onion, and scallion whites for 1 minute, followed by your carrots and peas for another 1-2 minutes.
  • Push the vegetables to the side, then add 1/2 tbsp of oil and fry your eggs until 80% cooked through. Fold the eggs into the vegetables.
  • Immediately add your day-old rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, sugar, msg, and salt to taste. Fry over high heat for 3-4 minutes or until everything is well incorporated and the rice is relatively dry.
  • Add back the chicken and scallion greens and cook for another minute. Finish with sesame oil and enjoy!