Description
A quick and delicious Chicken Fried Rice recipe that combines tender shredded chicken, vegetables, and scrambled eggs stir-fried with aromatic sesame oil and soy sauce. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, this dish brings together savory flavors and a perfect balance of textures in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (or vegetable oil)
- ½ cup onion (diced)
- ½ cup carrots (diced)
- ½ cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, diced onions, and carrots. Sauté these until the carrots and onions start to become tender, releasing their natural sweetness and aroma.
- Add peas: Stir in the frozen peas directly into the vegetable mix, mixing well to distribute evenly as they begin to warm through.
- Cook the eggs: Beat the eggs in a small bowl with a fork. Push the sautéed vegetables to one side of the pan, pour the beaten eggs into the empty side, and scramble them carefully with a spatula. Once fully cooked, combine the eggs with the vegetables.
- Add rice and chicken: Add the cooked white rice and shredded chicken to the pan. Mix everything thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
- Season with soy sauce: Pour the soy sauce over the fried rice mixture and stir well to coat the rice and chicken with the savory flavors.
- Add butter: Stir in the butter until it melts completely, adding richness and a smooth finish to the dish.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference, adjusting the seasoning to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Serve the chicken fried rice hot, ideally with a side of “yum-yum sauce” or your favorite dipping sauce to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture; freshly cooked rice can be too soft and sticky.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or green onions for extra color and flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to control saltiness.
- Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken works well to save preparation time.
- You can substitute sesame oil with vegetable or canola oil if preferred.
