Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- ▢ 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
- ▢ 1 pound chicken cut into small pieces
- ▢ 3 cups cooked rice *
- ▢ 2 Tablespoons sesame oil
- ▢ 1 small white onion chopped
- ▢ 1 cup frozen peas and carrots thawed
- ▢ 2-3 Tablespoons soy sauce more or less to taste
- ▢ 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- ▢ 2 Tablespoons chopped green onions optional
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet or wok, add vegetable oil and soy sauce. Add in the chicken and cook until lightly brown and cooked throughout. Remove and set aside.
- 2
Pour sesame oil in the bottom. Add white onion and peas and carrots and fry until tender.
- 3
Slide the onion, peas and carrots to the side, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mix.
- 4
Add the rice and chicken to the veggie and egg mixture. Pour the soy sauce on top. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. Add chopped green onions if desired.
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
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About this Recipe
Craving that comforting, savory flavor of takeout chicken fried rice but want to make it fresh at home? This recipe lets you create a delicious, homemade version that truly tastes better than anything from a restaurant.
Why This Recipe Works
The secret to its superior taste lies in using fresh ingredients and building layers of flavor with savory soy sauce and aromatic sesame oil. Starting with already cooked rice ensures a perfect texture, making this a satisfying and straightforward meal. You control the quality, leading to a much more vibrant and flavorful dish.
What to Expect
You'll find a delightful medley of tender chicken pieces, soft grains of rice, and crisp-tender peas and carrots, all bound together by lightly scrambled eggs. Each spoonful offers a harmonious blend of salty, umami notes from the soy sauce, complemented by the nutty warmth of sesame oil and the freshness of onion and optional green onions. This is comfort food redefined, perfectly balanced and incredibly satisfying.
Customization & Variations
Feel free to adjust the amount of soy sauce to your preference, making it as savory as you like. While chicken is featured, you could easily adapt this dish by swapping in other cooked proteins or additional quick-cooking vegetables. For a touch of freshness, don't skip the optional chopped green onions at the end.
Serving & Context
This chicken fried rice is a fantastic standalone meal perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, offering all the robust flavors you crave in one bowl.