Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe 🍜🍗

This better-than-takeout chicken fried rice is quick, flavorful, and packed with tender chicken, veggies, and fluffy eggs. Ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 cups cooked white rice (day-old or chilled works best!)

• 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thigh, diced

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 1 cup mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn, diced bell peppers)

• 3 green onions, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for umami)

• 1 tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or peanut oil)

• Salt to taste

Optional Add-Ins:

• 1 tsp ginger, grated

• 1 tbsp sriracha (for spice)

• 1 tbsp butter (for extra richness)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the rice: Use cold, day-old rice (fresh rice turns mushy). Break up clumps with a fork.

2️⃣ Cook the chicken:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat.

• Add diced chicken, season with salt & pepper, and cook until no longer pink (~5 mins). Remove and set aside.

3️⃣ Scramble the eggs:

• In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Pour in beaten eggs, scramble until just set, then remove.

4️⃣ Stir-fry veggies & aromatics:

• Add remaining oil, then sauté garlic (and ginger if using) for 10 seconds.

• Toss in veggies and stir-fry for 2–3 mins until tender-crisp.

5️⃣ Combine everything:

• Add rice, chicken, and eggs back to the pan.

• Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over top.

• Toss everything on high heat for 2–3 mins until evenly coated and slightly crispy.

• Finish with green onions and extra pepper.

Tips for Perfect Fried Rice

✔ Use high heat for that authentic “wok hei” (breath of the wok) flavor.
✔ Day-old rice is key—fresh rice is too moist and sticky.
✔ Customize it: Swap chicken for shrimp, beef, or tofu.
✔ For extra crispiness: Press rice down in the pan and let it sear for 1 min before stirring.

Serve hot with extra soy sauce or chili oil! 🥢

Would you like a pineapple fried rice or cauliflower rice version? Let me know! 😊