Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice
A delightful and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant right into your home kitchen. This easy recipe is comforting and quick to prepare, ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup peas and carrots (fresh or frozen)
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add the diced chicken to the pan and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until it’s heated through.
- Push the chicken to one side of the pan. Crack the eggs into the other side and scramble until cooked, about 1-2 minutes.
- Combine the cooked rice and the peas and carrots. Pour in the soy sauce, add the sliced green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook everything together for another 3-5 minutes, stirring continuously until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy.
- Serve hot as a main dish or side. Enjoy!
Notes
Using day-old rice is best for achieving the perfect fried texture. Cook on high heat to avoid sogginess.