Chicken fried rice is a popular and delicious dish that you can easily make at home. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare chicken fried rice:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and chilled white rice (preferably leftover rice)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for added flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken pieces to the hot skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir-fry the chicken until it’s cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Push the garlic to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
- Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.
- Add the chilled cooked rice to the skillet. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and mix everything together.
- Pour the soy sauce over the rice and stir-fry for a few minutes, ensuring the rice is evenly coated and heated through. If using sesame oil, add it at this point and mix it in.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes to combine all the ingredients and heat the chicken.
- Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve hot.
Your homemade chicken fried rice is ready to enjoy. It’s a versatile dish, so feel free to customize it with your favorite vegetables or add extra seasoning according to your taste preferences.
