Easy Chicken Fried Rice

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This is a quick and easy recipe for chicken fried rice that I make when I have leftover roast chicken and cooked rice. I add some veggies and a few pantry staple spices for a flavorful family dinner that's perfect when you're short on time and groceries!

Classic chicken fried rice in Chinese bowls topped with scallions
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • cup diced carrots

  • ¼ cup sliced green onions, white and lighter green parts

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • 3 cups cold cooked rice

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken

  • ½ cup frozen peas

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat canola and sesame oils in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and 1/4 cup green onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in garlic powder and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring only once or twice, until rice is lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas; cook for 2 minutes.

  2. Push rice mixture to the sides of the pan, creating a circle in the middle. Add butter to the center of the pan. When melted, pour eggs into the center. Cook eggs, stirring often, until almost set, about 3 minutes. Stir eggs into the rice mixture. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar; cook for 2 more minutes.

  3. Serve immediately topped with Sriracha mayo and green onions.

    Classic chicken fried rice in large bowl topped with scallions

    Ramona Cruz-Peters

Cook’s Note

Avoid stirring too much when the rice is added so that it will get lightly crispy and caramelized around the edges - that's the best part!

You can use leftover pork, steak, or shrimp in place of chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

425 Calories
22g Fat
40g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 425
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 940mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 17g 33%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 276mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.