Chicken Fried Rice
Chinese-style chicken fried rice — day-old rice with chicken, eggs, vegetables, savory sauce. The takeout favorite. Use leftover rotisserie chicken to make it faster.
Prep Time
16 min
Cook Time
34 min
Servings
6
Calories
378 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Rice2 ¼ cups
- Chicken750 g
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4 ½ cloves
- Spring Onion1 ½
- Sesame Oil1 ½
- Salt1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper¾ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Rice2.25 cups
- Chicken750 g
- Soy Sauce3 tbsp
- Garlic4.5 cloves
- Spring Onion1.5
- Sesame Oil1.5
- Salt1.5 tsp
- Black Pepper0.75 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Use 4 cups cooked day-old rice. Have 2 cups shredded cooked chicken ready.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over highest heat. Add 3 beaten eggs, scramble 30 seconds. Push to side.
- 3
Add 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn). Stir-fry 2 minutes.
- 4
Add 4 minced garlic cloves + 1 tablespoon grated ginger. Stir 30 seconds.
- 5
Add rice and chicken. Toss constantly 3 minutes until heated through and slightly browned.
- 6
Drizzle 3 tablespoons soy + 1 tablespoon oyster sauce + 1 teaspoon sesame oil + ½ teaspoon white pepper around rim. Toss. Add scallions. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Day-old rice.
- 2.Pre-cooked chicken (rotisserie).
- 3.Highest heat.
- 4.Sauce around rim.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken fried rice succeeds with proper rice (day-old), high heat technique, and pre-cooked chicken (no raw meat juices). The combination of egg + chicken + vegetables makes it a complete meal.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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