Description
A quick and easy recipe for flavorful chicken fried rice made with tender chicken breast, mixed vegetables, and scrambled eggs, all stir-fried together with savory seasonings for a satisfying homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Eggs
- 3/4 lbs chicken breast (about 1 large piece)
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 tsp salt (for chicken)
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1/2 cup diced white or yellow onion
- 4–6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 tbsp green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Rice and Seasonings
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cube chicken bouillon
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable or canola oil (for frying, amount as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Rub the salt into the chicken pieces gently to season them thoroughly.
- Cook Eggs: Beat two eggs in a bowl. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable or canola oil. Once the oil is hot, pour in the beaten eggs. Cook until the bottom is set, then flip to cook the other side. When eggs are cooked through but still tender, break them into small pieces and remove from the skillet. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat the skillet over high heat and add vegetable or canola oil. Add the seasoned chicken strips and stir-fry, stirring and flipping occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable or canola oil to the hot skillet. Once heated, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Stir quickly and cook just until fragrant, making sure not to let them brown or burn.
- Add Rice and Seasonings: Add the cooked rice to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Break up any clumps by stirring continuously for about 30 seconds. Then add the chicken bouillon cube, soy sauce, optional sesame oil, and black pepper. Stir continuously for about one minute until all ingredients are well combined and heated through.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet. Stir-fry and mix well with the rice and seasonings for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are heated through but still slightly crisp.
- Combine All Ingredients: Return the cooked chicken strips and scrambled egg pieces back into the skillet with the rice and vegetables. Stir everything together thoroughly to evenly distribute all components and heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the fried rice from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy your easy homemade chicken fried rice!
Notes
- Use day-old rice or refrigerated cooked rice for best texture to prevent sogginess.
- Adjust soy sauce according to your taste preference for saltiness.
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables with fresh vegetables if preferred.
- Sesame oil is optional but adds a nice nutty aroma to the dish.
- Make sure not to overcook the eggs so they stay tender when mixed into the rice.
- High heat is essential for proper stir-frying and to get that characteristic fried rice taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: chicken fried rice, easy fried rice recipe, quick chicken dinner, stir-fry rice, homemade fried rice
