Hearty Fried Rice
Chicken fried rice — Chinese-American classic with chicken, eggs, peas, and carrots. The takeout favorite. Best with day-old rice.
Prep Time
27 min
Cook Time
38 min
Servings
2
Calories
424 cal
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Smart Servings Scaler
- Rice¾ cups
- Carrot½ medium
- Cabbage½
- Peas¼ cup
- Spring Onion½
- Soy Sauce1 tbsp
- Garlic1 ½ cloves
- Sesame Oil½
- Salt½ tsp
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Rice0.75 cups
- Carrot0.5 medium
- Cabbage0.5
- Peas0.25 cup
- Spring Onion0.5
- Soy Sauce1 tbsp
- Garlic1.5 cloves
- Sesame Oil0.5
- Salt0.5 tsp
Instructions
- 1
Use 4 cups cooked day-old rice. Break up clumps.
- 2
Cube 1 lb chicken thighs. Season with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon soy sauce.
- 3
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in wok over highest heat. Cook chicken 4-5 min until done. Set aside.
- 4
Add 1 tablespoon oil. Scramble 3 beaten eggs. Push to side. Add 1 cup peas-carrots mix. Stir 2 min. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon ginger.
- 5
Add rice. Toss constantly 3 minutes until heated and starting to brown. Return chicken.
- 6
Drizzle 3 tablespoons soy + 1 teaspoon sesame oil + ½ teaspoon white pepper around rim. Toss. Add chopped scallions. Serve immediately.
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Day-old rice.
- 2.Highest heat.
- 3.Don't crowd.
- 4.Sauce around rim.
🔬 Why It Works
Chicken fried rice succeeds with proper rice (day-old, dry), high heat (wok hei), and quick cooking (everything's done in 10 minutes). Soft scrambled eggs, tender chicken, fluffy rice with vegetables — classic balance.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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