Chicken Fried Rice – Easy Weeknight Meal

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Chinese

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by OnePotChefShow on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Cook the Chicken

    Heat 1-2 teaspoons of sesame oil in a big wok over medium heat. Add the 500g of chicken breast pieces ( with a little soy sauce) and cook until it's cooked all the way through. Once cooked, set the chicken aside.

  2. Stir-fry Vegetables

    Add a little more sesame oil to the wok. Add 1 small brown onion, 1 teaspoon of garlic, and 1.5 cups of mixed frozen vegetables (peas, carrot, and corn). Stir-fry the vegetables for a couple of minutes until they are nice and tender.

  3. Scramble Eggs

    Pour in 2 lightly beaten eggs into the wok with the vegetables. Scramble the eggs with the veggies until you get lovely chunks of egg mixed through everything.

  4. Combine Ingredients

    Re-add the cooked chicken to the wok. Then, add 3 cups of cooked rice (preferably leftover boiled rice).

  5. Finish the Fried Rice

    Drizzle 1/4 cup of dark soy sauce over all the ingredients in the wok. Stir everything together until the chicken is heated through again, the rice is thoroughly mixed, and everything is lovely and fried.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
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  • No Soy sauce?

    • Tamari (1:1) — Gluten-free option.
    • Coconut aminos (1:1, milder & sweeter)
    • Worcestershire sauce + a pinch of salt

  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

  • No Egg?

    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
    • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
    • 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
AllergensThis recipe contains soy and eggs.
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Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Store

    This chicken fried rice recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal, perfect for using up leftover ingredients.

  • Store

    Great for using up leftover ingredients like cooked rice and various vegetables.

  • Store

    Then, add 3 cups of cooked rice (preferably leftover boiled rice).

Variations

Simple ways to adapt this recipe.

  • Use different types of meat such as pork

    Beef, or shrimp.

  • Incorporate fresh vegetables like broccoli

    Bell peppers, or mushrooms.

  • Add extra herbs and spicesCustomise

    Add extra herbs and spices for a different flavor profile.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • TipGreat for Using up Leftover

    Great for using up leftover ingredients like cooked rice and various vegetables.

  • TipHighly Adaptable

    Feel free to use any vegetables you have in your fridge or freezer.

  • Flavour tipAdjust the Amount of Soy

    Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your personal taste.

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