Chicken Fried Rice
Craving takeout? Skip the delivery and make this delicious chicken fried rice at home in under 30 minutes! Packed with savory flavors, crispy rice, and colorful veggies, it’s the perfect one-pan meal the whole family will love.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice preferably cold, day-old rice works best
- 1 tablespoon egg whisked
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb chicken diced
- 2 cups frozen vegetables peas, carrots, corn, green beans
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons green onions plus more to garnish
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Make sure all components are prepped and ready. This dish comes together quickly!
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a little oil and cook the diced chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Scramble the egg: In the same pan, add the egg and quickly scramble until just cooked. Push it to the side of the pan.
- Sauté garlic & veggies: Add the minced garlic and frozen vegetables. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until veggies are heated through.
- Add the rice: Toss in the cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir everything together and let the rice crisp slightly.
- Flavor it up: Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated.
- Add back the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with chopped green onions. Mix everything together and heat through.
- Garnish & serve: Top with extra green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Feel free to add more soy sauce on top before serving!