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15-Minute Chicken Fried Rice with Vegetables and Green Onions Recipe

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  • Author: Sue
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

This classic chicken fried rice recipe uses cold, day-old rice to achieve the perfect crispy texture. Loaded with diced chicken, scrambled eggs, colorful peas and carrots, and seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil, it’s a quick and satisfying dish that beats takeout and comes together in just 15 minutes.

Ingredients

Protein & Eggs

  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 eggs

Vegetables

  • 1 cup frozen peas & carrots
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Staples & Seasonings

  • 3 cups cold cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the chicken: Heat a hot skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Scramble the eggs: In the same skillet, crack the eggs and scramble them until fully cooked but still tender. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
  3. Prepare the rice base: Add the sesame oil and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cold cooked rice and press it flat against the pan. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a crispy crust on the bottom.
  4. Combine ingredients: Toss the peas and carrots, cooked chicken, and scrambled eggs into the skillet with the rice. Stir well to mix all ingredients evenly.
  5. Season and finish: Pour the soy sauce over the rice mixture and stir thoroughly to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  6. Garnish and serve: Remove from heat, top with sliced green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Using cold, day-old rice is essential to prevent mushy fried rice and achieve a crispy texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce amount to taste if you prefer it saltier or milder.
  • You can substitute frozen peas and carrots with any mixed vegetables you like.
  • For extra flavor, add a splash of toasted sesame oil at the end.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, omit the chicken and add tofu or more vegetables.

Find it online: https://suerecipe.com/15-minute-chicken-fried-rice-with-vegetables-and-green-onions-recipe/