Better-Than-Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
This quick and easy one-pan recipe is ready in just 20 minutes, offering a homemade version that’s far superior to takeout. Once you try this, you’ll never look at rice in a flimsy white takeout container the same way again!
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Servings: 6
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Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- ¾ to 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas and diced carrots (no need to thaw, just use straight from the freezer)
- 3 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 4 cups cooked rice (white, long-grain is preferred, but brown rice works as a substitute; for convenience, use two 8.8-ounce pouches of cooked rice)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions:
- In a large non-stick skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil and canola (or vegetable) oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure the chicken cooks evenly. (Cooking time may vary depending on chicken thickness and the size of the pieces.)
- Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the skillet using a slotted spoon, leaving the oils and any cooking juices behind. Place the chicken on a plate and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add the frozen peas and carrots, along with the sliced green onions. Cook for about 2 minutes until the vegetables start to soften, stirring occasionally.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, stirring frequently.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. On the other side, pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble the eggs, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked.
- Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet, followed by the rice. Drizzle the soy sauce evenly over the mixture, adding salt and pepper to taste (if desired). Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the flavors are well combined.