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Chicken Fried Rice

A close-up view of a plate filled with delicious Chicken Fried Rice, featuring tender chicken pieces, scrambled eggs, peas, and carrots.
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Make delicious chicken fried rice at home with this easy recipe. It uses day-old rice for the best texture and is packed with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cold, day-old cooked rice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the frozen peas and carrots and cook until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until cooked through.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and break it up with your spatula. Stir in the cooked chicken.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Pour the sauce over the rice mixture.
  7. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until the rice is heated through and well combined with the sauce.
  8. Stir in the sliced green onions.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice is key to preventing soggy fried rice. The grains are firmer and less likely to clump.
  • For a hibachi-style flavor, you can add a tablespoon of butter along with the garlic and ginger.
  • Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce to your taste.
  • This recipe is great for meal prep. Portion into containers for easy lunches.

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