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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Melena
A quick, flavorful, and versatile fried rice dish featuring tender chicken, crisp vegetables, scrambled eggs, and savory sauces. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or transforming leftovers into a comforting, satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • Core Ingredients:
  • 3 cups cooked chilled jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 boneless chicken breasts or thighs diced
  • 2 –3 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 –3 tbsp soy sauce mix of light and dark for richness
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, or your choice
  • 2 –3 chopped green onions
  • 1 –2 tbsp oil for cooking
  • Optional Flavor Boosters:
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Chili flakes or chili oil
  • Fresh herbs cilantro, Thai basil

Instructions
 

  • Step 1 — Prep Ingredients
  • Break up cold rice with a fork to separate grains.
  • Slice and season chicken lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Chop vegetables and aromatics.
  • Heat wok or skillet until very hot.
  • Step 2 — Scramble the Eggs
  • Add a small amount of oil to the pan.
  • Scramble eggs until just cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Step 3 — Cook the Chicken
  • Add oil to the hot pan.
  • Cook chicken, letting it sear without stirring too often until browned and cooked through.
  • Step 4 — Sauté Aromatics
  • Add garlic and ginger to the pan.
  • Stir quickly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Step 5 — Add Vegetables
  • Stir in peas, carrots, corn, or your preferred mix.
  • Cook until slightly tender.
  • Step 6 — Incorporate Rice
  • Add chilled rice and break up any remaining clumps.
  • Let rice toast briefly before stirring.
  • Step 7 — Add Sauces and Eggs
  • Pour in soy sauce and optional oyster sauce gradually.
  • Stir in scrambled eggs, breaking them into small pieces.
  • Drizzle sesame oil and fold in green onions at the end.
  • Step 8 — Serve
  • Serve immediately, optionally garnished with toasted sesame seeds, crispy shallots, chili threads, or fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • Use high heat for restaurant-style flavor.
  • Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming.
  • Add soy sauce gradually to control flavor.
  • Keep ingredients dry to maintain fried rice texture.
  • Prep all ingredients before starting — fried rice cooks quickly.