Easy & Delicious Chicken Fried Rice 🍳🍚

This quick and flavorful chicken fried rice is perfect for a busy weeknight or when you’re craving your favorite takeout at home. With tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory sauces, it’s a dish the whole family will love!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

– Chicken: 200 grams (7 oz), diced

– Cooked rice: 4 cups (or 2 servings, day-old works best)

– Garlic: 2 cloves, minced

– Onion: 1, finely chopped

– Spring onions: 2–3, chopped

– Mixed vegetables: 2 cups (200 g), fresh or frozen, diced (e.g., carrots, peas, corn, etc.)

– Egg: 2, lightly beaten

– Cooking oil: 2 tbsp (sunflower, peanut, or vegetable oil)

– Sesame oil: 2 tsp

– Salt: To taste

For Stir-Fry Sauce:

– Regular soy sauce: 2 tbsp

– Dark soy sauce: 2 tsp

– Oyster sauce: 2–3 tbsp

– White pepper: 1/2 tsp

– Sugar: 1 tbsp

–Instructions

1. Prepare the Stir-Fry Sauce

In a small bowl, mix together:

– Regular soy sauce

– Dark soy sauce

– Oyster sauce

– White pepper

– Sugar

Set the sauce aside for later.

2. Cook the Chicken

3. Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

4. Add the diced chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked through (about 4–5 minutes).

5. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

6. Scramble the Eggs

7. Add a bit more oil to the same pan if needed.

8. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set.

9. Push the scrambled eggs to one side of the pan.

10. Stir-Fry the Aromatics and Vegetables

11. Add garlic, onions, and the mixed vegetables to the pan.

12. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

13. Combine Everything

14. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, mixing it with the vegetables.

15. Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir well to combine.

16. Add the Stir-Fry Sauce

17. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the rice mixture.

18. Stir continuously to ensure the rice is evenly coated and absorbs the flavors.

19. Finish with Sesame Oil and Spring Onions

20. Drizzle sesame oil over the fried rice for added flavor.

21. Toss in the chopped spring onions and mix well.

Serve and Enjoy 🍴

Serve the chicken fried rice hot, garnished with extra spring onions if desired. Pair it with a side of chili oil or soy sauce for extra zing.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 2 large portions or 4 sides

Perfect for a satisfying meal or lunchbox favorite! 😊