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Chicken Fried Rice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Skip the takeaway with this easy Chicken Fried Rice recipe! Made with tender chicken, fluffy rice, vegetables, eggs, and a savoury homemade sauce, this quick one-pan meal is ready in just 30 minutes. It's budget-friendly, family-approved, and perfect for using up leftover rice and cooked chicken.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Serves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Chinese-Inspired
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Cooked Chicken Breast
  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas, Corn and Carrot
  • 4 Cups Cooked Rice (day old)
  • 1 Brown Onion, small
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Spring Onions
  • Salt & Pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the eggs and scramble until just cooked. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to the pan. Cook the onion until softened.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add the frozen corn, carrot and peas mix and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Add the cooked chicken and stir until warmed through.
  7. Add the cold cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with your spoon or spatula.
  8. Pour over the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil, stirring well until the rice is evenly coated.
  9. Return the scrambled eggs to the pan and gently fold everything together.
  10. Stir through the spring onions, taste, and season with salt and pepper if needed.
  11. Serve immediately, with extra spring onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

  • Cold, day-old rice is essential for fluffy fried rice that doesn't become sticky or mushy.
  • Leftover roast chicken or BBQ chicken works perfectly in this recipe.
  • Feel free to add extra vegetables such as broccoli, mushrooms, capsicum, snow peas, or baby corn.
  • For a spicy version, add sriracha, chilli flakes, or fresh chilli.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Reheat in a hot frying pan or microwave until piping hot.