Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe - Cubes N Juliennes (2024)

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This stunningly delicious simple and easy Chicken Fried Rice will definitely make your weeknight dinner amazing! A classic homemade version of Chinese restaurant style chicken rice that is much better than your favourite take-out. Here is how to make protein packed chicken fried rice recipe in 10 minutes, step by step. And you can make this with brown rice too!

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A main course street food dish loved one and all! The aromatic vibe of the fried rice is just WOW, one would surely hop into the wok and finish it all. It is a perfect chicken fried rice recipe that will damper your restaurant take out yearning.

Loads of Chinese food cooking happens at out home. My little one's ask me this question consistently, "Mamma, how do you make so delicious restaurant style chicken fried rice every time? They even asks me to pack this in their lunch box the next day.

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice recipe is nothing but extremely simple dish of cooked rice tossed with chicken, eggs and choice of vegetables in basic Chinese sauces. The dish comes together in no time and goes perfect for weekday or weekend lunch or dinner.

Authentic chicken fried rice calls for the use of dry sherry or wine. But, as we do not use any of those, so I have skipped it here in this recipe. Furthermore, if you are looking for gluten free fried rice recipe, then use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Besides the Chinese version, the another style is, Japanese Chicken fried rice recipe (Tori Chahan Recipe). The Japanese style recipe uses Sake (Japanese rice wine) in combination with soy sauce.

Moreover, there are various methods of making fried rice from different parts of the world. Like, Singaporean, Indonesian (Nasi Goreng), Thai, Hawaii, Vietnamese and so on.

Do you know that a day old cooked rice taste much better than the freshly cooked rice for this recipe? So, it makes a good use of leftover rice, if you have already stored in refrigerator. Moreover, chopping and preparations can be done ahead and refrigerated to save the time.

This Chicken fried Rice

  • Is easy and simple.
  • Do not require fancy sauce or ingredients.
  • Can be made using brown rice.
  • Comes together quickly in no time.
  • Is delicious, healthy and protein packed.
  • Makes a good use of leftover rice.
  • Can be frozen in portion upto 2 months for later use.

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What vegetables can I use in Chicken Fried Rice Recipe?

You can use or substitute any vegetables of your choice. Usually, i use carrot, capsicum, bell peppers and beans. But, you can also choose to add mushrooms, corn, green peas, broccoli, cabbage or any of your favourites.

What rice can I use to make Chicken Fried rice?

Any variety of rice can go into the recipe. Usually, basmati rice either long grain or broken basmati rice is what I use. But, you can surely use Jasmine rice or any genre of rice that gives fluffy grains and do not clump together. Always avoid using sticky or glutinous rice to make the recipe.

How to make Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice Recipe?

Cauliflower fried rice is the healthier, low carb, keto friendly version. All you need to do is to replace the cooked rice with grated cauliflower and proceed following the same steps as mentioned below.

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Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients

  • Cooked white rice or brown rice.
  • Chicken breasts that is boiled and shredded. You can also use chicken thighs for this recipe.
  • Vegetables like carrot and capsicum. You can any of your choice.
  • Eggs
  • Green onions and red onion.
  • Chopped ginger, garlic and celery
  • Rice vinegar. You can also regular white vinegar
  • Red chilli sauce and low sodium soy sauce
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Vegetable oil and sesame oil

How to make Chicken Fried Rice - Step by Step

First, heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok. (wok should be very hot)

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Then, add beaten eggs and cook.

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Scramble the eggs and take it out onto a plate.

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Add, another 1 tablespoon of oil and heat. Then, add garlic, ginger, celery and fry for 1 minute until aromatic. (do not burn them).

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Add spring onion whites and chopped onions and sauté for another minute.

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Now, add carrots and capsicum and sauté for a minute

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Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce salt and rice vinegar, mix everything well

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Then, add boiled and shredded chicken and sauté

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Add black pepper powder and cooked rice, stir until mixed well.

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Finally, add sesame oil, eggs and spring onion greens and toss. Fried Rice is ready to serve.

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Chicken Fried Rice

A classic homemade version of Chinese restaurant style chicken fried rice that is much better than your favourite take-out. Learn how to make protein packed chicken fried rice recipe in 10 minutes, step by step. And you can make this with brown rice too!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Calories 427kcal

Author Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Cooked Rice ((preferably a day old cooked rice))
  • 1.5 cups Chicken (boiled and shredded)
  • 2 Eggs (lightly beaten)
  • ½ cup Mixed veggies (finely chopped (I have used capsicum and carrots))
  • cup Spring onions (finely chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons Spring onion whites (chopped)
  • ¼ cup Onions (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon Celery (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Red chilli sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Ginger (grated or chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • Salt & Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • First, heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok

  • Then, add beaten eggs and cook. Scramble the eggs and take it out onto a plate.

  • Add, another 1 tablespoon of oil and heat. Then, add garlic, ginger, celery and fry for 1 minute until aromatic. (do not burn them).

  • Add spring onion whites and chopped onions and sauté for a minute.

  • Now, add carrots and capsicum and sauté for a minute

  • Add soy sauce, red chilli sauce salt and vinegar, mix everything well

  • Then, add boiled and shredded chicken and sauté

  • Add black pepper powder and cooked rice, stir until mixed well.

  • Finally, add sesame oil, eggs and spring onion greens and toss.

  • Chicken Fried Rice is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1405IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg

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FAQs

What can I add to fried rice to make it taste better? ›

To give your dish that signature fried rice taste, you'll need to drizzle in sesame oil and soy sauce, but feel free to use as much or as little as you wish. You can even mix in things like garlic powder, ginger root, or Sriracha sauce and chili pepper for a bit of a kick.

What to add to bland chicken fried rice? ›

The most important sauces to add are soy sauce, oyster sauce, and fish sauce in fried rice. All three add unique flavors to rice, but it can be easy to go overboard.

What is the secret ingredient in Chinese fried rice? ›

Here's what goes in Fried Rice Sauce: Chinese cooking wine or Mirin (secret ingredient!) – this is the secret to a really great fried rice that truly stacks up to your favourite Chinese restaurant.

How do you make fried rice taste like restaurant? ›

To get restaurant-quality fried rice at home, it's essential to use aromatics, a group of vegetables and herbs that are so named because they lend your dish a distinct aroma. Common aromatics that are used to flavor fried rice are onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and red peppers.

How do I make rice taste like a restaurant? ›

Use Stock Instead of Water

“Instead of water, use either vegetable or chicken stock. Homemade is ideal, but plenty of premade boxed stocks exist for convenience. Add stock to the hot pan with vegetables and toasted rice.” He explains that toasting the rice first adds a layer of nutty flavor and creates more depth.

What do Asians eat with fried rice? ›

Toss a serving or two of roasted vegetables into the mix! Grilled chicken and baked chicken are easy, perfect main dishes to serve this tasty side with. Fish such as baked cod or grilled salmon taste great with this perfect side dish. Either potstickers or Chinese dumplings will pair perfectly with this Asian side!

Should rice be hot or cold for fried rice? ›

Use COLD day old rice: For best results! Cold rice will crisp up in the hot oil. Warm rice will not toast and can even become mushy. If you are in a pinch make the rice first and spread it out onto a baking sheet in a single layer.

What goes with Chinese fried rice? ›

Wonton tacos with a traditional filling of cheese, lettuce, and ground beef make a delicious side dish to go with fried rice. Chinese flavours can be added to Kung pao chicken wings to create a mouthwatering fusion dish. Chicken wings should be cooked until crispy before being tossed in kung pao sauce.

Do Chinese restaurants use butter in fried rice? ›

That's one of the major differences between how Chinese and Japanese restaurants prepare fried rice. Whereas the former only uses oil, the latter cooks leftover grains with butter (plus soy sauce).

Which spices is good for fried rice? ›

The Perfect Nigerian Fried Rice
  • 2 bay leaves.
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 2 Tasty Cubes.
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper (substitute other ground pepper)
  • 2 teaspoon curry powder (divided)
  • 1 teaspoon thyme.

What does chicken fried rice contain? ›

This chicken fried rice recipe is very easy and tasty! It's basically cooked chicken, rice, soy sauce, and shredded egg stir-fried together. For best results, use leftover cooked rice.

How do Chinese restaurants make fried rice yellow? ›

Actually, the yellow colour of the fried rice came from the beaten eggs. The beaten eggs is the one that gives the yellow colour to the Fried Rice. This type of Fried Rice is called “Golden Egg Fried Rice.”

How do you keep fried rice from getting mushy? ›

High Heat is Key: Cook the rice over high heat, as in the P.F. Chang's Chicken Fried Rice (Copycat Recipe). High heat allows for quick evaporation of excess moisture, keeping the rice grains separate and preventing sogginess.

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