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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, satisfying, and flavorful one-pan meal made with tender chicken, savory bacon, fresh vegetables, and perfectly stir-fried rice. It's better than takeout and ideal for weeknight cooking or using up leftovers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 people
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok or Large Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil such as vegetable or canola
  • 2 eggs lightly whisked
  • 150 g chicken breast finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 onion finely chopped
  • 120 g bacon chopped
  • 1 small carrot diced
  • 0.5 cup frozen corn
  • 0.5 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups cooked white rice preferably day-old
  • 0.75 cup green onions sliced

Sauce

  • 2.5 tbsp Chinese cooking wine or mirin
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Spoon a bit over the sliced chicken and marinate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok. Scramble the eggs until just set, then remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add remaining oil, then sauté bacon over high heat until fat begins to render. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  • Add carrots, peas, and corn. Stir-fry for a minute until vegetables are heated and crisp-tender.
  • Add marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry until no longer pink and just cooked through.
  • Add rice and remaining sauce. Break up clumps and stir constantly until rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  • Return scrambled eggs to the pan, add green onions, and toss everything together for a final mix.
  • Serve hot and enjoy with extra green onions if desired.

Notes

This recipe works best with cold, day-old rice. Feel free to adjust vegetables or protein based on what you have. For vegetarian version, skip bacon and chicken, and use tofu or extra veggies instead.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 28gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword Chicken Fried Rice, Leftover Rice, quick dinner, Stir Fry
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