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Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520
A quick and flavorful homemade chicken fried rice that mimics restaurant quality with simple ingredients and steps.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 0.75 pound chicken breasts (diced)
  • 4 cups cooked rice

Sauces & Oils

  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1.5 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 4 teaspoons neutral oil (divided)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Vegetables & Aromatics

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

Eggs

  • 2 large eggs (beaten)

Seasonings

  • salt to taste salt
  • pepper to taste pepper

Garnish

  • optional sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Prepare all ingredients: dice chicken and onion, measure oils and sauces.
  • Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Stir-fry chicken 5-7 min until cooked; remove. Sauté onion and vegetables 3-4 min.
  • Push veggies aside, scramble eggs until cooked, then add chicken, rice, soy sauce, lemon juice, and butter. Mix and heat through.
  • Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Adjust soy sauce for saltiness.
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken, Fried Rice