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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This chicken fried rice is quick, budget-friendly, and deeply satisfying. The real secret isn’t a special sauce—it’s using cold, day-old rice to get that perfect, non-mushy texture you expect from restaurant-style fried rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Dish, One-Pan Meal
Cuisine Asian-Fusion, Chinese-Inspired
Servings 4 people
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or Large Skillet: Essential for high-heat searing.
  • 1 Spatula For frequent tossing.
  • 1 Small bowl To beat the eggs before cooking.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked cold rice (day-old preferred)
  • 1 cup cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 2 pcs eggs
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil vegetable or canola
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Optional: green onions

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and chicken; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Push to one side, scramble eggs on the other.
  • Add cold rice, breaking up clumps. Stir היט.
  • Add frozen veggies and soy sauce; cook 3–5 minutes.
  • Mix well, garnish, and serve hot.

Video

Notes

DishStories Team Tip: The low prep time is possible because we use frozen peas and carrots, which require no peeling or chopping.
This video is for guideline purposes only and does not reflect our actual recipe.
 
 
Keyword 30 Minute Meals, Budget Family Meals, Chicken Fried Rice Recipe,