Classic Chicken Fried Rice: A Quick & Flavorful Delight

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s both comforting and easy to make, then Chicken Fried Rice is the answer. Not only does it pack a punch of flavor, but it also makes the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family. In this post, we’ll guide you through the steps to create your own Chicken Fried Rice that’s sure to be a hit at any table.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 4 cups cooked white rice, cooled
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Once done, remove the eggs and set them aside.
2. Season the diced chicken breast with salt and pepper. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside with the eggs.
3. In the same pan, add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant. Then, add the thawed peas and carrots, and stir-fry until heated through.
4. Increase the heat to high and add the cooked white rice to the pan. Stir to combine all the ingredients. Allow the rice to fry for a couple of minutes, then stir to rotate and fry again, so that the rice has a chance to crisp up a bit.
5. Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, and add back the cooked eggs and chicken. Mix everything together thoroughly, breaking up any clumps of rice so that the sauce coats every grain.
6. Serve the Chicken Fried Rice hot, garnished with sliced green onions for a pop of color and extra flavor.

With these easy steps, your Chicken Fried Rice will be bursting with the savory flavors of soy sauce, the sesame oil’s nuttiness, and the fresh taste of green onions. It’s a complete meal in a dish that can be enjoyed any day of the week. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover rice. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Fried Rice!