Name: Quick & Easy Chicken Fried Rice - Asian
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2-3 People
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 medium, diced Onion; 1 medium, diced Carrot; 2 cloves, chopped and crushed Garlic; 2-3 stalks, sliced Spring onion; 1/2 cup (frozen) Green peas; 2 cups Cold leftover rice; 1 chicken breast, sliced Pre-cooked chicken; 1 Egg; 2-3 tablespoons Frying oil; 1 tablespoon Soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Chicken stock powder; 1/2 teaspoon Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper; sliced Cucumber

Ready in

25 mins

Cuisine

Asian · Chinese

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Serving

2-3 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by COOK BAKE & ENJOY on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates how to make a quick and easy chicken fried rice using pre-cooked chicken, cold leftover rice, and common vegetables. It's a simple, flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal that comes together in under 30 minutes.

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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Onion 1 medium, diced
Carrot 1 medium, diced
Garlic 2 cloves, chopped and crushed
Spring onion 2-3 stalks, sliced
Green peas 1/2 cup (frozen)
Cold leftover rice 2 cups
Pre-cooked chicken 1 chicken breast, sliced
Egg 1
Frying oil 2-3 tablespoons

All Ingredients - Seasoning

Soy sauce 1 tablespoon
Chicken stock powder 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon
Black pepper 1/4 teaspoon

All Ingredients - For Garnish

Cucumber sliced

Tools You'll Need

Pan
Wok
Spatula

⚠ Contains Allergens

eggssoy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sauté Garlic

Heat 1 tablespoon of frying oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chopped and crushed garlic and sauté for about until fragrant.

Step 2: Cook Vegetables

Add the diced onion and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for until the vegetables start to soften and the onion becomes translucent.

Step 3: Add Chicken

Add the sliced pre-cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Stir-fry for until the chicken is heated through and slightly golden. Push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the pan.

Step 4: Scramble Egg

Add another tablespoon of frying oil to the empty side of the pan. Crack the egg directly into the oil and scramble it with your spatula until cooked through, about .

Step 5: Combine with Rice and Peas

Add the frozen green peas and cold leftover rice to the pan. Break up any clumps of rice with your spatula and mix all the ingredients together.

Step 6: Season the Fried Rice

Pour 1 tablespoon of soy sauce over the rice. Add 1/2 teaspoon of chicken stock powder, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 7: Finish Cooking

Continue to stir-fry the fried rice for another , allowing the rice to heat through and develop a slightly toasted flavor. Ensure all ingredients are well combined and hot.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle the sliced spring onion over the fried rice and give it a final quick stir. Serve immediately on a plate, garnished with cucumber slices.

Pro Tips

• Using cold leftover rice helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy.

• Adjust the amount of soy sauce, sugar, and pepper to suit your taste preferences.

Recipe Variations

• Substitute chicken with shrimp, tofu, or other protein sources.

• Add other vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or mushrooms for variety.

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