Chicken Fried Rice on a plate

Chicken · Easy

Chicken Fried Rice

This chicken fried rice uses tender diced chicken and day-old rice for a quick, restaurant-style stir-fry ready in about 20 minutes.

10Prep min
12Cook min
22Total min
  • 1 lbchicken breast, diced small
  • 4 cupscold cooked rice (day-old works best)
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • 1 cupfrozen peas and carrots
  • 2eggs, beaten
  • 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoonssoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoonsesame oil
  • 2sliced green onion
  1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until cooked through; remove and set aside.
  2. 2Add a little more oil and scramble the eggs, then remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add the remaining oil and stir-fry the peas, carrots, and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4Add the rice, breaking up any clumps, and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until heated through and lightly toasted.
  5. 5Stir in the chicken, scrambled eggs, soy sauce, and sesame oil, tossing to combine.
  6. 6Garnish with green onion and serve hot.

Make it yours

  • Add diced ham or shrimp for variety.
  • Use brown rice for extra fiber.
  • Add a drizzle of chili oil for heat.

Good with

  • Extra soy sauce at the table
  • A light cucumber salad
  • Egg drop soup

Good questions, answered.

Why use cold, day-old rice?

Cold rice is drier and separates better when fried, giving fried rice its classic texture instead of turning mushy.

Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes, shredded rotisserie chicken works great and saves time.