Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

from thespruceeats.com
20 min

This chicken fried rice recipe is a terrific way to use leftover rice. It's easier and cheaper to make than ordering takeout, and the kids love it.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 4 cups cooked rice, cold
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sliced spring onions
  • 1 cup fresh bean sprouts

Directions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs, scramble, then transfer to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Wipe out the wok with a paper towel.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 20 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add the peas and carrots, stir-frying until softened.

  7. 7

    Add the rice and chicken and stir-fry, breaking up the clumps of rice with a wooden spoon or spatula.

  8. 8

    Add the soy sauce and stir-fry until the flavors come together, about 1 minute.

  9. 9

    Stir in the spring onions, bean sprouts, and cooked egg. Stir-fry another minute or so.

  10. 10

    Serve immediately and enjoy. 299cal