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Chicken Fried Rice

Easy Homemade Chicken Fried Rice

This comforting Chicken Fried Rice recipe features fluffy rice, tender chicken, and savory soy sauce flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or quick homemade takeout-style meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • ½ cup green onions chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional Topping
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Scramble the eggs until softly set, then remove and set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken, peas, and carrots. Cook until heated through.
  5. Stir in rice and mix well.
  6. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
  7. Fold in scrambled eggs and green onions. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Day-old rice gives the best fluffy fried rice texture.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
  • Add shrimp or tofu as a protein swap.
  • Use brown rice for a healthier variation.