Best Chicken Fried Rice
This Best Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate easy dinner idea—quick, flavorful, and better than takeout. Packed with juicy chicken, fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a savory blend of seasonings, it's the perfect comfort meal you can make in 30 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner, meal prep solution, or leftover rice recipe, this fried rice delivers every time. Great for breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or as a healthy snack. It’s family-friendly, customizable, and simply delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prep all ingredients: chop chicken, beat eggs, and separate the rice.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan.
Add a little oil if needed and scramble the beaten eggs until just set. Push to the side or remove from the pan.
Add the mixed vegetables and green onions. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until tender-crisp.
p id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Increase heat to high and add the cold rice. Stir-fry to break up clumps and toast the rice lightly.
p id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Return the chicken and eggs to the skillet. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss everything until well combined.
p id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil. Give a final stir and taste for seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1.5 cups
- Calories
- 420 calories
- Sugar Content
- 3g
- Sodium Content
- 740mg
- Fat Content
- 18g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 13g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 38g
- Fiber Content
- 3g
- Protein Content
- 26g
- Cholesterol Content
- 145mg
