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20-Minute Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice: Better Than Takeout

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Make this quick chicken fried rice in 20 minutes. This recipe delivers the savory, authentic flavor of Chinese takeout using simple ingredients and leftover rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 cups cold, day-old cooked white rice
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. Add the beaten eggs to the hot skillet. Scramble the eggs quickly until just set, then break them into small pieces. Remove the eggs and set them aside with the chicken.
  3. Add the cold rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with your spatula. Stir-fry the rice for 3 to 4 minutes until it is heated through and slightly toasted.
  4. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the rice. Cook for 2 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet.
  6. Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the mixture. Sprinkle with white pepper. Toss everything together quickly until the rice is evenly coated and hot, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving. Serve immediately for a flavorful Asian dinner.

Notes

  • Use cold, day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice will become mushy.
  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the soy sauce with oyster sauce.
  • If you want a Hibachi style flavor, add a small amount of butter when stir-frying the rice.

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