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Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe 2

Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick, flavorful weeknight favorite that turns simple ingredients into a satisfying one-pan meal.
Tender chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and scrambled eggs are tossed together in a savory soy-based sauce for a perfect balance of texture and taste.
Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable, it’s a delicious way to enjoy takeout-style comfort food right at home.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 355
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil olive oil works too
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1½ cups frozen peas and diced carrots blend optional: 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 3 green onions trimmed and thinly sliced
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cooked rice white long-grain preferred; brown works too
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • Salt and pepper optional and to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add both oils, then add the diced chicken. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, flipping occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
  2. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the oils and juices in the skillet.
  3. Add the frozen peas, carrots, optional corn, and green onions to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently so it doesn’t burn. If you enjoy ginger, add about 1/2 teaspoon ground or freshly grated ginger at this stage.
  5. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble them gently until just set.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked rice, drizzle evenly with soy sauce, and stir well to combine. Toss and flip the rice so it absorbs the soy sauce evenly.
  7. Cook for about 2 more minutes until everything is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

This chicken fried rice isn’t fancy or trying to impress anyone. It’s reliable, comforting, and exactly what you want when you need dinner fast without sacrificing flavor.
If you’ve got leftover rice and a skillet, you’re already halfway there.