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Easy Chicken Fried Rice (Restaurant-Style)

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
This quick and flavorful chicken fried rice recipe brings restaurant-quality taste to your home kitchen with simple ingredients and easy steps.

Ingredients

Sauces and Oils

  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons neutral oil (like avocado or canola) (divided)

Protein

  • 0.75 pound chicken breasts (cut into very small pieces)
  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided)

Dairy and Eggs

  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste pepper

Vegetables

  • 0.5 cup diced white onion
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots)

Eggs and Rice

  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups cooked rice (cool to touch)

Garnish

  • optional sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 2 teaspoons neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken pieces and cook until browned, then stir in diced onion and vegetables; cook until tender.
  • Push ingredients to one side, scramble eggs in the empty space, then mix everything together.
  • Add cooked rice, soy sauce, lemon juice, and remaining butter; stir-fry until heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with sesame seeds if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best results to prevent clumping.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Fried Rice