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A bowl of chicken fried rice topped with fresh parsley and served with colorful vegetables, showcasing a vibrant and delicious dish.

Perfect Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe serves 4 and is ready in 20 minutes. It features day-old jasmine rice, chicken, eggs, veggies, and a savory mix of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Cook the chicken, scramble the eggs, sauté the veggies, and stir-fry everything with the sauces. Finish with green onions and black pepper for a delicious meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: diner, lunch
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked day-old jasmine rice
  • 2 chicken breasts diced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients – Dice chicken, chop green onions, and beat the eggs. Break up the rice to avoid clumps.
  2. Sauté the chicken – Warm 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan set to medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden brown. Remove from the pan.
  3. Scramble the eggs – Add a little more oil if needed. Pour in the eggs and scramble them until fully cooked. Push to one side of the pan.
  4. Sauté veggies and garlic – Add garlic, peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Add rice and sauces – Increase heat to high. Add rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine.
  6. Mix everything together – Return chicken to the pan. Stir-fry everything for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  7. Final touch – Add green onions and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.