Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
A flavorful and satisfying recipe for Better Than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice that is easy to make at home. This dish is packed with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and fluffy rice all stir-fried together with a delicious blend of seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (or sesame oil)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
For the Fried Rice:
- 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce, or more to taste (or coconut aminos for gluten-free)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, optional for topping
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok, cook chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until done. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Cook onion and frozen vegetables in 1 tablespoon oil until tender.
- Prepare Eggs: Whisk eggs with ginger and garlic powder.
- Scramble Eggs: Cook scrambled eggs in the pan, then mix with vegetables.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chicken, rice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the pan. Stir and cook until heated through.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more soy sauce if desired.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize this dish by adding other favorite vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms.
- For a twist, try using cooked shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Fried Rice, Homemade Fried Rice, Asian Stir-Fry
