Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice prepared by stir-frying chicken, vegetables, and rice with soy sauce and eggs.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Chicken Breast (cut into small cubes)500Grams
White Rice (cooked and cooled)3Cups
Carrot (diced)2Count
Green Peas (frozen)1Cup
Green Onion (sliced)4Count
Soy Sauce (low sodium)4Tbsp
Egg (beaten)3Count
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Ginger (minced)1Tbsp
Vegetable Oil (for frying)3Tbsp
Sesame Oil (for flavor)1Tbsp
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add diced carrots and green peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  5. Push the vegetables to the side of the skillet and pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs until fully cooked, then mix with the vegetables.
  6. Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps. Stir in the cooked chicken.
  7. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
  8. Add sliced green onions and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.

Prep

  • Cook and cool the rice at least 2 hours in advance or use leftover rice.

Kitchen equipment

Wok or Large Skillet