Chicken Fried Rice (Printable)

Quick Asian-style stir-fried rice with chicken, vegetables, and savory seasonings, ready in under 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 10 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, diced
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium carrot, diced
04 - 3.5 ounces frozen peas
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced plus extra for garnish

→ Rice

07 - 2.5 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, preferably day-old

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
12 - Salt to taste

→ Oils

13 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Prepare all ingredients before starting. If using fresh rice, spread it out to cool and dry slightly for better texture.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden and just cooked through, about 4–5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
03 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Sauté onion and carrot for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add peas and cook for another minute.
04 - Push the vegetables to the side of the wok. Crack in the eggs and scramble until just set, then combine with vegetables.
05 - Add rice to the pan. Stir-fry everything together, breaking up any rice clumps with your spatula.
06 - Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until evenly coated and heated through.
07 - Stir in the spring onions. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra spring onions.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It transforms leftover rice into something that tastes better than most takeout
  • The whole family gets excited when they see the wok come out
  • You can swap in whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Fresh rice turns into mush, but dry leftover rice gets that perfect slightly chewy texture
  • High heat is your friend, but keep everything moving so nothing sticks or burns
03 -
  • A well-seasoned wok develops a natural non-stick patina that makes this recipe even easier
  • Let the rice get slightly crispy at the edges, those are the best bites
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