Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice is a dish that originated in Chinese cuisine and is now commonly found in many Asian restaurants and takeout menus. It typically consists of cooked rice that is stir-fried in a wok or frying pan with sliced chicken, vegetables such as onions, peas, and carrots, scrambled eggs, and various sauces and seasonings.

The dish is made by first cooking the chicken and vegetables in oil until they are tender, then pushing them to the side of the wok or pan to make room for the beaten eggs, which are scrambled until cooked. The cooked rice is then added to the pan and stirred together with the other ingredients. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other seasonings are added to the mixture and stirred in until the rice is evenly coated and flavored.

Chicken Fried Rice

Recipe by caion

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Chicken fried rice is a popular and versatile dish that can be customized to suit individual tastes by adding or removing ingredients or adjusting the amount of sauce and seasonings used. It can be served as a main course or as a side dish to accompany other Asian dishes.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old and chilled

• 2 chicken breasts, sliced into small pieces

• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Add the frozen peas and carrots and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Push the ingredients to the sides of the pan, creating a well in the center. Pour the beaten eggs into the well and scramble until cooked.
• Add the chilled rice and stir to combine with the other ingredients.
• Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
• Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through.
• Serve hot and enjoy!