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Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

This Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and delicious way to enjoy savory flavors and tender chicken!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 cups brown rice cooked and chilled
  • 2 cups boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thigh meat cooked and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2/3 cup sweet onions diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced (frozen and thawed)
  • 1 cup peas frozen (thawed)
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons lite soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
  • 2 large eggs

Equipment

  • Wok or large skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Chopping board and knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Gather all your ingredients. Ensure that your brown rice is cooked and chilled.
  2. In a large wok or skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the diced sweet onions to the hot oil and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become translucent.
  4. Toss in the thawed carrots and peas, stir-frying for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add the shredded chicken to the pan and let it cook for about 2 minutes.
  6. Add the chilled brown rice, breaking up any clumps and mixing it thoroughly.
  7. Drizzle the lite soy sauce over the rice mixture, stirring well.
  8. Push the rice mixture to one side of the pan and scramble the eggs in the cleared area.
  9. Give everything a final stir, ensuring all ingredients are well combined and serve hot.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for using up leftover rice.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.