Description

This Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice is the kind of quick dinner that makes staying in feel like a treat. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, scrambled eggs, and colorful vegetables come together in one pan with savory soy sauce and a touch of sesame oil for that classic takeout-style flavor. It is perfect for a quick breakfast leftover, easy dinner, simple lunch prep, family meal, and all-around easy recipe when you need satisfying food ideas without much fuss.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked cold rice

1 pound chicken breast, diced

2 large eggs, beaten

1 cup frozen peas and carrots

3 green onions, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon neutral oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Dice the chicken into small bite-sized pieces and break up the cold rice so there are no clumps.

2. Heat the neutral oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. Add the chicken, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate.

4. Add the beaten eggs to the skillet and scramble gently until just set. Remove and set aside.

5. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter, then stir in the garlic and frozen peas and carrots. Cook for 2 minutes.

6. Add the cold rice and stir well, letting it toast lightly as you toss everything together.

7. Return the chicken and eggs to the skillet.

8. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, then toss until everything is evenly coated and heated through.

9. Stir in the sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

Do not use freshly cooked hot rice straight from the pot, because it can turn soft and sticky in the skillet instead of giving you that classic fried rice texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 430
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 31g
Cholesterol: 135mg