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Chicken Fried Rice

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A fast and flavorful Chicken Fried Rice recipe that transforms leftover rice and simple ingredients into a cozy and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked, chilled day-old rice (jasmine or long-grain)
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (or 1 lb raw chicken breast/thigh, diced)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado), divided
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed) or mixed diced veggies
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (add more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper
  • Salt to taste (if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prep the rice. Break up cold, day-old rice with your hands or a fork so there are no large clumps.
  2. Season raw chicken with salt and pepper. If using cooked chicken, dice or shred into bite-size pieces.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 2 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken to the pan. If raw, stir-fry 4–5 minutes until cooked through. If cooked, warm 1–2 minutes. Transfer chicken and aromatics to a bowl.
  5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble 30–60 seconds until just set. Push eggs to the side. Add peas and carrots; stir 1 minute.
  6. Add rice. Stir-fry over medium-high heat 3–5 minutes, letting rice sear a bit. Pour in soy sauce and oyster sauce around the edges so they sizzle, then toss to coat. Cook 1–2 minutes more. Drizzle sesame oil, add pepper, and taste for salt.
  7. Return chicken mixture to the pan. Toss with green onions. Cook 30–60 seconds to heat through. Serve hot.

Notes

For best texture, use day-old cold rice. Adjust seasonings based on your preference. This recipe is flexible and can be made vegetarian or low-carb.

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