Chicken Fried Rice

5 from 1 vote

Restaurant Style Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate meal to whip up at home. Skip ordering takeout and make this easy chicken fried rice at home. Get the tender rice, perfect blend of veggies, and a little secret ingredient to toss in that adds a nice amount of flavor.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil
½ cup onion diced
½ cup carrots diced
½ cup frozen peas
2 large eggs
3 cups white rice cooked
2 cups chicken cooked
½ cup soy sauce
1 Tablespoon butter cubed into small pieces
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, onions, and carrots. Saute until carrots & onions are tender.
2 Tablespoons sesame oil, 1/2 cup onion, 1/2 cup carrots
Add the peas to the pan and stir.
1/2 cup frozen peas
To a small bowl, add the eggs and whisk together with a fork.
2 large eggs
Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and pour the eggs on the other side. Use a spatula to scramble them. Once fully cooked, stir into the veggie mixture to evenly distribute.
Add the cooked rice and chicken and stir. Mix well.
3 cups white rice, 2 cups chicken
Add the soy sauce and stir to distribute.
1/2 cup soy sauce
Add the butter and stir until melted and distributed.
1 Tablespoon butter
Season with salt & pepper, if needed.
salt & pepper
Serve immediately.

Notes

Jasmine is ideal, but plain white rice works just fine.
Sesame oil gives that classic takeout taste, but canola or vegetable oil are solid alternatives.
Rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken is perfect for quick prep—just chop and toss it in.
If you're short on time and don't want to dice vegetables, you can use a frozen veggie blend.
Add a bit of butter for rich, restaurant-style flavor.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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