Description
Easy Chicken Fried Rice (Restaurant-Style) is the ultimate comfort dish for any occasion. This one-pan meal brings together tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all stir-fried to perfection with bold flavors of soy sauce and sesame oil. In just under an hour, you can recreate the deliciousness of your favorite restaurant right at home. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe is not only quick but also versatile—customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins! Whether enjoyed fresh or as leftovers, Easy Chicken Fried Rice will satisfy your cravings without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients—ensure rice is cooled to avoid mushiness.
- Heat 2 teaspoons of neutral oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until fully cooked (5-7 minutes). Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter and scramble the eggs until just set. Set aside with chicken.
- Sauté diced onion in remaining oil until translucent, then stir in mixed vegetables until heated through.
- Return chicken and eggs to the pan. Add cooked rice, remaining soy sauce, lemon juice, and butter. Stir-fry until well combined and heated.
- Serve hot; garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg