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25-Minute Chicken Fried Rice That Rivals Takeout

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A quick and flavorful homemade chicken fried rice that’s better than takeout. Perfect for using leftover rice and ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (cold, day-old works best)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or thighs), sliced into bite-size strips
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable), divided
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (or ½ cup diced carrots + ½ cup peas)
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3–4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (to taste)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for extra umami)
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2–3 green onions, sliced (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prep the rice: Break up cold cooked rice with a fork so it’s loose and not clumpy.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with a pinch of pepper, and stir-fry 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. Scramble eggs: Add a little more oil if needed. Pour in beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  4. Sauté veggies: Add remaining oil. Cook onion and peas/carrots 3–4 minutes until warmed and slightly tender. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  5. Fry the rice: Add rice to the pan. Stir-fry 3–5 minutes, pressing and tossing so it heats through and starts to lightly toast.
  6. Season: Add soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using). Toss well. Drizzle in sesame oil and add black pepper.
  7. Finish: Return chicken and eggs to the skillet. Toss to combine. Stir in sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste.
  • Oyster sauce adds depth but can be omitted.

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