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Chicken fried rice in a skillet with carrots and peas.

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
An easy one-pan meal, that's hearty, packed with flavor and the whole family will love? Yes, please! Chicken fried rice is loaded with delicious flavors and perfect for a lip-smacking weeknight meal!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic 3 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups cooked white rice refrigerated
  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Instructions

  • Heat ½ tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok (or large nonstick frying pan) over medium-high heat. Add the beaten eggs and gently scramble with a rubber spatula until just softly set, 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 large eggs
    Fried eggs in a frying pan.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the wok. Add the chicken, sautéing until lightly brown and fully cooked, about 7 minutes.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Fried chicken in a wok on a white background.
  • Heat another ½ tablespoon of oil in the wok, and add the onion, garlic, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 4-5 minutes.
    1 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    Fried chicken in a wok on a white background.
  • Push the onion mixture to the sides of the wok. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and let it heat for a few seconds. Add the cold cooked rice, frozen peas and carrots, and soy sauce. Mix and stir-fry until the rice is heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
    3 cups cooked white rice, ½ cup frozen peas and carrots, 1½ tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
    Chicken fried rice in a frying pan.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in scrambled eggs, green onions, and sesame oil. Serve immediately and enjoy!
    3 green onions, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    Chicken fried rice in a frying pan.

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Notes

  • Make time to cook and chill the rice beforehand. This will ensure it doesn't turn out mushy!
  • For a gluten-free version, swap the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
Storage: Store chicken fried rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 631mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1906IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 2mg