Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice
Delicious chicken fried rice made with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful rice. Perfect for a quick meal.
Equipment
- Skillet or Wok For cooking the fried rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 teaspoon neutral oil (like avocado or canola), divided
- 0.75 pound chicken breasts cut into small pieces
- 5 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce divided
- 4 tablespoon butter divided
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 0.5 cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cup cooked rice cooled
- Sesame seeds optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add 1 ½ teaspoons of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of neutral oil. Once hot, add the chicken pieces. Let the chicken cook for 1 minute without stirring.
- Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 1 to 3 minutes. Stir only once or twice to allow the chicken to brown nicely.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the skillet (or wok) to use again.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of neutral oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and frozen vegetables. Sauté until the onions are almost translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Move the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble with a spatula until cooked through.
- Add 4 cups of cooked rice and 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Stir frequently and cook for 5 minutes. Then, stir in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the cooked chicken, salt, and pepper. Cook until everything is well combined and warmed through, about 2 minutes. Portion into bowls, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use rice that has been cooked and cooled beforehand to prevent clumping. Customize this dish by adding your favorite vegetables or protein choices.