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Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Close-up of a white bowl filled with savory Chicken Fried Rice, featuring rice, scrambled egg, peas, and carrots.
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Make restaurant-style Chicken Fried Rice at home using day-old rice and simple stir-fry techniques.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked day-old white rice, cold
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook for 1 minute until slightly softened.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots mix to the skillet. Stir fry for 2 minutes until heated through. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet.
  4. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Scramble the eggs until just set, then break them into small pieces and mix with the vegetables.
  5. Add the cold, day-old rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir fry for 3 to 4 minutes, ensuring the rice heats evenly.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Pour this sauce mixture over the rice and stir constantly until everything is evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice tends to become mushy when stir-fried.
  • Cook the rice mixture over high heat to achieve a slightly dry, smoky flavor similar to takeout.
  • For added flavor, you can substitute half the chicken with shrimp.

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