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Best Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Flavor-Packed Homemade Meals
This flavorful chicken fried rice is quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying homemade meal. Packed with vegetables and savory soy sauce, it's a family favorite.
Ingredients
Vegetable oil
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breast (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cups Cooked rice (Day-old, preferably)
- 1 cup Carrots (Finely diced)
- 1 cup Green peas (Frozen)
- 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (To taste)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame oil (For drizzling)
- 2 large Eggs (Lightly beaten)
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in cooked rice, diced carrots, and green peas; cook for 3-4 minutes, mixing well.
- Push rice mixture to one side, pour beaten eggs into the other side, scramble, then mix everything together.
- Stir in soy sauce, drizzle with sesame oil, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture and flavor.