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Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

This Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice is packed with flavor and easy to make! Perfectly tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant veggies for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups brown rice cooked and chilled
  • 2 cups boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thigh meat cooked and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup sweet onions diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced, frozen and thawed
  • 1 cup peas frozen and thawed
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lite soy sauce or optional gluten-free tamari
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

  • Begin by ensuring that your brown rice is cooked and chilled. Dice your onions, thaw the frozen carrots and peas, and shred the cooked chicken.

Step 2: Heat the Skillet

  • Place your large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the sesame oil. Allow it to heat until it shimmers.

Step 3: Sauté the Onions

  • Add the diced onions to the hot oil. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, or until translucent.

Step 4: Add the Vegetables

  • Toss in the thawed carrots and peas. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through and tender.

Step 5: Incorporate the Chicken

  • Add the shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir to combine all the ingredients.

Step 6: Add the Rice

  • Add the chilled brown rice. Use your spatula to break up any clumps and mix everything together.

Step 7: Season the Dish

  • Pour the lite soy sauce or gluten-free tamari over the rice mixture. Stir well and keep stir-frying for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 8: Scramble the Eggs

  • Push the rice mixture to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the empty side and scramble until fully cooked. Fold the scrambled eggs into the rice.

Step 9: Final Touches

  • Give one final stir to combine everything thoroughly, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and serve hot!

Notes

  • Use chilled rice to avoid mushy fried rice and achieve perfect texture.
  • Substitute cauliflower rice for a low-carb/keto version.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 4 days; reheat in skillet with splash of water or oil.
Keyword chicken, Easy, Fried Rice, Quick, Weeknight