Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Easy chicken fried rice recipe made with tender chicken, rice, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts diced
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas and diced carrots
- 3 green onions sliced
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 3–5 minutes until fully cooked and lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add peas, carrots, and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Push vegetables to one side and scramble eggs on the other side of the pan.
- Return chicken to the pan and add cooked rice.
- Drizzle soy sauce evenly and toss everything together. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve your easy chicken fried rice recipe hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for a healthier option.