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Chicken Fried Rice Recipes for Easy Weeknight Meals
Youssef Hb

Easy Weeknight Chicken Fried Rice

This balanced, nutritious chicken fried rice is a perfect weeknight solution for busy families. By utilizing cold, pre-cooked rice and high-heat cooking techniques, you can achieve restaurant-quality texture and flavor right at home. Featuring tender seared chicken, a colorful blend of frozen vegetables, and savory aromatics, this dish is as adaptable as it is delicious. It is a quick, comforting, and authentic-style meal that comes together in under 30 minutes, ensuring a satisfying dinner even on the most hectic days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp canola or olive oil
  • 1.5 cups frozen vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups cold long-grain white rice
  • 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce

Method
 

  1. Heat sesame and canola oils in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add diced chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving residual oil in the pan.
  4. Add frozen vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
  5. Add garlic and green onions, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  6. Push vegetables to one side, pour in beaten eggs, and scramble until set.
  7. Add the cold rice, breaking up any clumps, and toss with the vegetable-egg mixture.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the soy sauce.
  9. Stir-fry everything together over high heat for 2-3 minutes until well combined and heated through.

Notes

Always use cold or day-old rice to ensure perfectly separated, non-mushy grains. For best results, keep the heat high throughout the cooking process to properly sear the ingredients.