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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice

This Chicken Fried Rice recipe is quick, easy to make, and better than takeout.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Rice
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 6 servings
Calories 327 kcal

Equipment

  • Wok
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

For the chicken and marinade

  • 8 ounces chicken breast diced into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon oil

You'll also need

  • 1 tablespoon hot water
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon white pepper or to taste
  • 5 cups cooked rice
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
  • 1 scallion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the chicken and marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix hot water, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and white pepper. Set aside.

Cooking Steps

  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork or hands, breaking up any clumps, especially if using cold rice.
  • Heat the wok over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil, and scramble the eggs. Remove and set aside.
  • Heat the wok until smoking. Add another tablespoon of oil and sear the marinated chicken for 20 seconds, then stir-fry until 80% done. Remove and set aside.
  • With the wok still hot, add the final tablespoon of oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the rice and break up any large clumps using a spatula.
  • Add the sauce mixture and mix until the rice is evenly coated. Add the cooked chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add eggs, bean sprouts, and scallions, stir-frying for another 30 seconds.
  • Gather rice in the middle of the wok and let the sides heat for about 20 seconds.
  • Spread shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok and stir-fry for another 20 seconds. Serve hot.

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice to prevent clumping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 265mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 4.5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.9mg
Keyword Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, fried rice, takeout alternative
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