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Amazing 30-Minute Chicken Fried Rice Joy

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Make restaurant-quality Chicken Fried Rice right at home. This quick and easy recipe delivers that perfect takeout flavor using simple steps. You will use cold, day-old rice for the best texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cups cold, cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble quickly until just set. Break the eggs into small pieces and push them to one side of the wok.
  3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the empty side of the wok. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the frozen peas and carrots to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add the cold rice to the wok. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry vigorously for 3 to 5 minutes until the rice is heated through and slightly toasted. This step is key for texture.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the wok. Pour the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice mixture. Toss everything together quickly to coat evenly.
  7. Drizzle the sesame oil over the rice and give it one final toss.
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish generously with sliced green onions before serving immediately. Enjoy your homemade, better-than-takeout meal!

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice prevents the fried rice from becoming mushy.
  • Cook the rice in a thin layer over high heat to achieve a slightly toasted texture.
  • Adjust the soy sauce amount based on your preference for saltiness.
  • You can substitute shrimp or tofu for the chicken if desired.

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