Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
A delightful and easy-to-make dish combining savory chicken, vibrant vegetables, and rice, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the minced garlic and chopped shallots, stirring and sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Push the garlic and shallots to the side of the pan, pour in the beaten eggs, and scramble gently until fully cooked, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the diced chicken, peas, and carrots, stir-frying until heated through.
- Add the cooked rice and soy sauce, mixing everything well until the rice is heated and coated evenly.
- Taste the dish, adding salt and pepper as needed, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
Using cold, day-old rice works best for this recipe to prevent a mushy texture.
Find it online: https://www.chickenpalette.com/chinese-chicken-fried-rice/