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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

This Chicken Fried Rice is juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Whether you're cooking for the family or meal prepping for the week, this recipe delivers every single time. It's about to become one of your go-to favorites!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 455

Ingredients
  

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely.
  • Dice the chicken thighs into small bite-sized pieces.
  • Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Prepare the mixed vegetables if using fresh or thaw if using frozen.

Method
 

  1. Prep the Ingredients:Cook the rice according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely.Dice the chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces.Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.Prepare the mixed vegetables if using fresh, or thaw if using frozen.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions and allow it to cool completely.
  3. Dice the chicken thighs into small, bite-sized pieces.
  4. Beat the eggs in a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Prepare the mixed vegetables if using fresh, or thaw if using frozen.
  6. Cook the Chicken:Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.Add the diced chicken thighs to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.Cook the chicken until it's golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  8. Add the diced chicken thighs to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
  9. Cook the chicken until it's golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  10. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  11. Cook the Vegetables and Eggs:In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed.Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they're tender-crisp.Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space.Scramble the eggs until they're cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
  12. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil if needed.
  13. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  14. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they're tender-crisp.
  15. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs into the empty space.
  16. Scramble the eggs until they're cooked through, then mix them with the vegetables.
  17. Combine Everything:Add the cooked rice and cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables and eggs.Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice mixture.Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
  18. Add the cooked rice and cooked chicken back to the skillet with the vegetables and eggs.
  19. Drizzle the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil over the rice mixture.
  20. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
  21. Serve:Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed.Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken fried rice!
  22. Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or salt if needed.
  23. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
  24. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious homemade chicken fried rice!

Notes

Storage & Meal Prep
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat, in the microwave, or in a 350°F oven until heated through.