Description
Sizzling Chinese-style chicken fried rice delivers a perfect harmony of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables in one delightful pan. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a quick, satisfying meal that will transport you straight to the streets of Beijing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 3 eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1/2 cup diced onions
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken breast into small, uniform cubes for even cooking and faster preparation.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Push chicken to one side of the wok and crack eggs into the empty space, scrambling them quickly with a spatula.
- Once eggs are partially set, mix them with the cooked chicken pieces.
- Add minced garlic and diced onions to the wok, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until they become translucent and aromatic.
- Incorporate mixed vegetables into the chicken and egg mixture, stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce cooked rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps and ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice, then sprinkle salt and black pepper.
- Stir-fry the entire mixture for 3-4 minutes, allowing the rice to develop a slight crispy texture and absorb the seasonings.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a burst of color and additional flavor.
- Serve hot, directly from the wok for maximum taste and temperature.
Notes
- Perfectly dice chicken into uniform small cubes to ensure even and quick cooking throughout the dish.
- Shimmer oil until hot to create that signature golden-brown color and lock in chicken’s moisture during searing.
- Scramble eggs separately before mixing with chicken to maintain distinct texture and prevent overcooking.
- Keep vegetables crisp by stir-frying briefly, preserving nutrients and preventing mushy consistency.
- Use day-old cold rice to prevent sticking and achieve ideal fried rice texture with minimal clumping.
- Customize protein by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef for varied dietary preferences.
- Enhance flavor profile by adding ginger or chili sauce for extra depth and personal touch.
- Control sodium intake by using low-sodium soy sauce or reducing total sauce quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg