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Chicken Fried Rice

20-Minute Chicken Fried Rice Better Than Takeout

A quick and easy chicken fried rice recipe that’s perfect for using leftover rice and chicken. It’s packed with flavor and ready in minutes.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup peas and carrots, diced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ginger, grated
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 green onion, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  4. Add peas and carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add cooked chicken and rice. Break up any clumps.
  6. Pour soy sauce over the rice mixture. Stir well.
  7. Add scrambled eggs back into the pan. Mix everything together.
  8. Season with black pepper. Garnish with green onions if using.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Day-old rice works best as it’s less sticky.
  • You can substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste.
  • Author: Janet D. Evans
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: chicken fried rice, easy fried rice, quick dinner