Description
Looking for a quick dinner that’s flavorful, hearty, and family-approved? Easy Chicken Fried Rice is your answer. This savory stir-fried dish combines tender chicken, crisp vegetables, scrambled eggs, and perfectly seasoned rice in one satisfying bowl. Ideal for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or last-minute guests, it’s a go-to easy recipe that transforms everyday ingredients into something amazing. Whether you’re after a healthy snack, easy dinner idea, or a delicious way to use leftover rice, this one-pan wonder covers it all.
Each bite is a warm, comforting blend of textures and flavors—juicy chicken, chewy rice, sweet peas, and just the right touch of soy and sesame. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s not just dinner, it’s dinner done right.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup diced carrots
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or to taste)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add beaten eggs and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry carrots for 2–3 minutes.
- Add peas and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes more.
- Stir in diced chicken and cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Add rice, breaking up clumps. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour in soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir to coat evenly.
- Fold in the cooked eggs and sprinkle with green onions.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner