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Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe 🍚

This Chicken Fried Rice is a flavorful dish combining tender chicken, perfectly cooked rice, and a mix of colorful vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners and a perfect comfort food.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: chicken fried rice recipes, chicken fried rice with rotisserie chicken, easy chicken fried rice, easy chicken fried rice recipe, fried rice without wok, homemade chicken fried rice
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 1007kcal
Author: Scott Groth

Ingredients

Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients

For the White Rice

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

For the Fried Rice Recipe

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and diced
  • 4 cups white rice cooked and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil optional
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 onion peeled and diced
  • 1 scallion sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Gather all the ingredients and tools.
  • Wash, peel, and dice the onions, scallion, and carrots.
  • Dice the boneless chicken.

Cooking Instructions

    FOR THE WHITE RICE

    • Add all the ingredients for the white rice into a pot with a lid.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Stir well to pull any rice off the bottom of the pan. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes.
    • Remove the rice from the pot and place it on a large platter to cool.

    FOR THE FRIED RICE RECIPE

    • Heat the pan over high heat in a large skillet or a wok. Spray the pan with cooking spray.
    • Add the eggs and cook in a thin layer. Roll the eggs as you remove them from the pan with a spatula. Set aside on a cutting board to slice for later in the recipe.
    • Add the sesame oil and olive oil to the pan over high heat. Add in the carrots, onions, and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook for 4-5 minutes.
    • Add the cubed chicken and a pinch of salt and pepper. If necessary, add another tablespoon of sesame or olive oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes until nicely browned.
    • Add the rice in batches, breaking up any clumps that may have formed. Add in the soy sauce. Taste and adjust the soy sauce. When it tastes good, add in the butter and mix well.
    • Reduce the heat. Add in the green onion, sesame seeds, and sliced eggs. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve hot (or really hot with some Sriracha sauce) and enjoy!

    Notes

    Please note: The total net carbs listed do not account for Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
    If you enjoy this recipe, I'd love to hear from you! Got suggestions for making it even lower in carbs? Drop a comment below!
    Have a great time cooking!
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1007kcal | Carbohydrates: 153g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1152mg | Potassium: 654mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4379IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
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