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Easy Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice

An easy, quick chicken fried rice recipe that tastes better than takeout—stir-fried chicken with peas and carrots, eggs, green onions, and soy sauce tossed with cooked rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • large nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoonssesame oil
  • 2 tablespoonscanola or vegetable oil (I've used olive oil too)
  • 1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cupsfrozen peas and diced carrots blend (I don’t thaw and use straight from the freezer; optionally add 1/2 cup frozen corn as well)
  • 3 green onions trimmed and sliced into thin rounds
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 4 cupscooked rice (I use white long-grain rice, brown may be substituted. To save time use two 8.8-ounce pouches cooked and ready-to-serve rice)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoonslow-sodium soy sauce
  • salt and pepper optional and to taste

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons sesame oil and 2 tablespoons canola (or vegetable) oil and heat until the oils shimmer, about 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 pound diced boneless skinless chicken breasts (1/2-inch pieces) in a single layer. Cook, stirring or flipping intermittently, for about 3 to 5 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Cooking time will vary with piece size and thickness.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, leaving the oils and any browned bits in the skillet.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups frozen peas and diced carrots blend (and the optional 1/2 cup frozen corn if using) plus 3 sliced green onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes, until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add 2 to 3 cloves minced garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour in 3 lightly beaten eggs on the empty side and scramble them, stirring as needed, until they are mostly set (about 1 minute). Then stir the scrambled eggs together with the vegetables.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add 4 cups cooked rice, breaking up any clumps, and distribute everything evenly.
  • Evenly drizzle 3 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce over the rice and stir/toss continually so the rice and chicken absorb the soy sauce. Cook for about 2 to 3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
  • Taste and, if desired, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
  • Tip: If your rice is very dry, add additional soy sauce a little at a time until the rice is coated and flavored to your liking.

Notes

Notes
Storage:
Recipe is best warm and fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Reheat gently as desired.