Chicken Fried Rice

4.76 from 50 votes

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

Cook Time20

Total Time25

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: 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

Updated May 28, 2025

Leftover Instructions: Fried rice lasts 5–7 days in the fridge when stored in an airtight container, and it freezes great, too—just seal it up and toss it in the freezer. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, but only once.

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