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Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Close-up of a skillet filled with delicious chicken fried rice, featuring tender chicken pieces, peas, carrots, and green onions.
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Transform leftover rice into a delicious and simple one-pan Asian dish with this easy chicken fried rice recipe. It’s a perfect weeknight meal using common ingredients.

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 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cold cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat 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 minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble until cooked through. Break the eggs into small pieces.
  5. Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps of rice with your spatula.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and oyster sauce. Pour the sauce mixture over the rice, chicken, and vegetables.
  8. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
  9. Stir in sesame oil and sliced green onions.
  10. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice is key to achieving the best texture for fried rice.
  • You can substitute chicken breast for chicken thighs if preferred.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like chopped onion, bell peppers, or broccoli.
  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.

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