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25-Minute Irresistible Chicken Fried Rice That Beats Takeout

Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and flavorful chicken fried rice recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, scramble the eggs until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  5. Add cooked rice, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Mix well.
  6. Return chicken and eggs to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper.
  8. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving.

Notes

  • Use cold rice for best texture.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste.
  • Add chili paste for extra spice.

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