Description
This classic Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a quick and flavorful meal that combines tender diced chicken, scrambled eggs, and mixed vegetables with fragrant jasmine rice, all stir-fried together with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Perfect for using leftover rice, this dish is a delicious and satisfying option for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the diced chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove the eggs and set aside with the chicken.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, enhancing the flavor of the dish.
- Cook vegetables: Add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and stir-fry for about 2 minutes until they are heated through.
- Add rice: Add the day-old cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula or wooden spoon. Stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes to heat the rice properly.
- Combine chicken and eggs: Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet, mixing everything well to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Add sauces: Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly coated. Continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add green onions and season: Add the sliced green onions and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until well combined.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and serve the chicken fried rice immediately while hot and fresh.
Notes
- Using day-old rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce quantities to taste or dietary preferences.
- You can substitute frozen peas and carrots with fresh vegetables if preferred, but cooking times may vary.
- For extra flavor, consider adding a splash of toasted sesame oil at the end.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins to customize the dish.
