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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken fried rice dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
Sauces and Seasonings
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2-4 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce (divided)
Main Protein
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Cooking Oils
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup yellow onion (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 ½ cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 eggs whisked eggs
- 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 green onions sliced
- to taste red pepper flakes
- to taste kosher salt
Additional Toppings
- poached or fried eggs poached or fried eggs
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with 2 tbsp soy sauce for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix sauce ingredients in a jar or bowl and set aside.
- Cook chicken in a skillet with 1 tbsp oil until browned, then rest and cut into pieces.
- Sauté garlic and onion in 1 tbsp oil, add peas and carrots, then push to side.
- Add eggs to the center, scramble, then combine with veggies.
- Add rice, chicken, pepper, green onions, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, and half of the sauce; stir until heated through. Serve with remaining sauce and toppings.
Notes
Use day-old rice for best texture and flavor.