How to Make the Best Chicken Fried Rice at Home

Chicken fried rice is more than just a dish it is the epitome of comfort and satisfaction. You should know what I mean if you have tasted the meal before.

This meal is very popular in many Asian cuisines particularly the Chinese and the Thai. It is often served as a main course or as a dish alongside other Thai or Chinese dishes.

The process of cooking this rice is not difficult; it is as easy as you think.

Chicken fried rice is mainly made up of already cooked rice (it can be leftover rice) stir-fried with diced chicken, vegetables (such as carrots, peas, and onions), eggs, and other seasonings and sauces like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.

What to Know About Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice is so versatile, that you can customize it to fit your taste.

You can substitute the ingredients based on your preference or availability, for example, you can use shrimp in place of chicken or even add more vegetables and spices.

Chicken fried rice is a great way to use your leftover rice and cooked chicken to make a popular choice for quick and easy meals.

While chicken fried rice can be a tasty and satisfying dish, its nutritional content can vary based on the portion size and the ingredients used.

However, it is important to be mindful of portion sizes and the amount of oil and sauces used in the cooking process. These can significantly affect the dish’s calorie and fat content.

Ingredients for Chicken Fried Rice

With these ingredients that I will be listing below, you won’t need to be ordering your fried rice anymore.

Because from the ingredients to the recipe, you will see how easy it is to make. These are the ingredients you need for your delicious chicken fried rice.

1. Already cooked refrigerated rice (or leftover rice); don’t use freshly steamed rice.

2. Chopped Chicken

3. Eggs

4. Onions

5. Carrots, Peas, and green onions

6. Ginger and Garlic

7. Soy sauce or sesame oil or Oyster sauce (any of this is fine)

8. Salt and seasoning to taste

9. Black Pepper

10. Vegetable oil or Canola oil

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Steps to Make Chicken Fried Rice Like a Pro

Before you start cooking make sure that all the utensils and equipment are properly washed and cleaned. Hygiene is very important when it comes to what we eat.

Let’s get started;

Step 1

Wash all your vegetables including ginger and garlic, then dice them into tiny fine pieces and set aside. Pour your vegetable oil (or any oil you are using) into a non-stick wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add your already chopped chicken pieces to the oil seasoned lightly with salt pepper, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on a medium-low heat. When it turns a bit brownish, pack it and set aside.

Step 3

On the same skillet, add some oil again increase the heat to medium-high heat, and add in your vegetables (Peas, carrots, and green onions) sauté for 1 minute. Then go in with your ginger and garlic and sauté for another extra 1 minute.

Step 4

When your vegetables are soft and tender, slide them to one side and pour in your beaten eggs on the other side. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs until they are set and done. Mix the egg with the vegetables.

Step 5

Add your rice and chicken to the vegetable and egg mixture. Pour in your soy sauce (or oyster sauce) alongside pepper, salt, and other seasonings for taste. Toss everything together and serve it warm/hot.

Your delicious chicken fried rice is ready; enjoy it with family and friends alongside any drink of your choice.

You can store it in the fridge if there’s any leftover but it is best if eaten the day it is made.