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Chicken Fried Rice

This one-pan chicken fried rice is fast, flexible, and so easy. It's perfect for using up leftovers and guaranteed to get cleaned off every plate.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian American, Chinese, chinese american
Keyword: chicken fried rice, chicken fried rice recipe, fried rice, fried rice at home, fried rice recipe, takeout chicken fried rice at home
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup diced white onion about 1 small onion
  • 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 lightly beaten large eggs
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions optional garnish

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon soy sauce to a large skillet or wok and heat over medium heat. Add 1 pound chicken cut into bite-sized pieces and cook until lightly browned and cooked throughout, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 cup diced white onion, and 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots to the pan and fry until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Slide the vegetables to the sides and add 2 lightly beaten large eggs to the other side of the pan. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetables.
  • Add 3 cups cooked rice and the cooked chicken to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. Add 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce and stir until combined and heated throughout. Top with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions, if desired, and serve warm.

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Notes

Leftover Instructions
  • How long does fried rice last? Stored right in an airtight container, it stays fresh for 5–7 days in the fridge.
  • Can you freeze it? Absolutely! Seal it up in an airtight container or ziplock, throw it in the freezer, and you’re good to go!
  • Can you reheat it? Yep! Stovetop or microwave works best—just don’t reheat it more than once.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1754IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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