Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Ingredient for chicken fried rice

Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make this recipe. Full measurements are listed further down below in the recipe card.

• Cooked brown rice or white rice.
• Chicken breast, boneless, skinless cut into bite-size pieces: you can use boneless chicken thighs. I just prefer cooking with lean chicken breasts.
• Vegetable oil, divided use, or you may use coconut oil
• Egg, scrambled
• Onion, finely chopped
• Carrots, chopped
• Frozen peas
• Low sodium soy sauce or more to taste
• Toasted sesame oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sliced green onions for garnish

How to make chicken fried rice

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make this chicken fried rice. I hope you like it.

Step 1: In a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until browned and cooked through about 4-5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside. Cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 2: Wipe out the pan with a paper towel. Then, heat the remaining teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add the onion and carrot to the pan, and cook for 3-5 minutes or until softened.

Step 3: Next, add the rice to the pan, along with the reserved chicken, egg, and frozen peas. Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

Step 4: Mix gently until everything is thoroughly combined. Finally, season to taste with salt and pepper and top with sliced green onions if desired. Serve.

What to serve with Chicken Fried Rice

• Stir fry vegetables like mushrooms, onions, zucchini, carrots, and so on. Try my sweet-and-sour vegetable stir-fry.
• Egg rolls, dumplings or salads as a side as well.
• Steamed veggies like broccoli or green beans. Try these sauteed green beans or these air fryer Broccoli.
• Soup- try egg drop soup or hot and sour soup. Or you an try it with my healthy asparagus soup.
• Salads like this Asian Cucumber salad.
• Enjoy some cottage cheese cheesecake after a serving of this fried rice.

Recipe notes and tips

• If cooking your own rice, use long grain rice. It works best.
• Precooked rice works great, use brown rice if possible
• Other meats can be used in place of the chicken like shrimps, chicken thighs, or beef.
• Frozen peas and corn work well. Canned peas won’t taste as great, but will work just fine. Just add it towards the end to prevent them from mushing.
• It is best to use cold rice. Either wait for the rice to cool down completely, or use leftover rice from the previous day.
• Also, some optional toppings can be sliced onions, peppers, or grated ginger.