Chicken fried rice is a simple yet flavorful dish that is packed with protein and flavor. It is an easy meal to prepare at home and can be tailored to suit your own taste preferences. With the right ingredients and a bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying chicken fried rice that will impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
HAINANESE CHICKEN RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole chicken, kosher salt, fresh ginger, fresh scallion, cold water, sesame oil, sesame oil, chicken fat, garlic, fresh ginger, kosher salt, long grain rice, reserved chicken poaching broth, sambal, sriracha, sugar, garlic, fresh ginger, lime juice, reserved chicken poaching broth, fresh ginger, garlic, kosher salt, peanut oil, rice vinegar, reserved fried garlic and ginger, oyster sauce, dark sweet soy sauce, light soy sauce, reserved chicken poaching broth, cucumbers, fresh cilantro
Provided by Matthew Johnson
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 32
Steps:
- To clean the chicken, rub all over with a handful of kosher salt, getting rid of any loose skin. Rinse the chicken well inside and out. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Remove any excess fat from the chicken and set aside for later.
- Season the chicken generously with salt. Stuff the chicken cavity with the ginger slices and scallions.
- Place the chicken in a large stock pot, cover with cold water by 1 inch (2 cm), and season with salt to taste.
- Bring to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the pot from the heat.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, reserving the poaching liquid for later, and transfer to an ice bath for 5 minutes to stop the cooking process and to keep the chicken skin springy. Discard the ginger and green onion.
- After it's cooled, pat the chicken dry with paper towels and rub all over with sesame oil. This will help prevent the chicken from drying out.
- In a large wok or skillet, heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of reserved chopped chicken fat, the garlic, ginger, and salt, and fry until aromatic, about 10 minutes.
- Reserve ¼ of the fried garlic mixture, then add the rice to the remaining fried garlic and stir to coat. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Transfer the rice to a rice cooker and add 2 cups (480 ml) of reserved poaching broth. Steam the rice for 60 minutes, or until tender.
- While the rice is cooking, carve the chicken for serving.
- Make the chili sauce: combine the sambal, Sriracha, sugar, garlic, ginger, lime juice, and chicken broth in a small bowl and stir to incorporate.
- Make the ginger garlic sauce: in a small bowl, combine the ginger, garlic, salt, peanut oil, and rice vinegar, and stir to incorporate.
- Make the soy sauce: in a small bowl, combine the reserved fried garlic and ginger with the oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and chicken broth, and stir to incorporate.
- Serve the sliced chicken with the rice, dipping sauces, sliced cucumbers, and fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1248 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 76 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 9 grams
EASY & HEALTHY FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: sesame oil, garlic, chicken breasts, salt, pepper, carrot, broccoli floret, brown rice, frozen peas, low sodium soy sauce
Provided by Hannah Williams
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet, and cook garlic until softened.
- Add the chicken, salt, and pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and broccoli, and sauté until tender.
- Add the rice, soy sauce, and peas, and mix thoroughly.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 661 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams
CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
This homemade version of the take-out classic is made with just seven ingredients and all in one pan. It comes together in no time at all, is super flexible, and 100% budget-friendly. Don't like chicken? Just swap it out for your favorite protein and create the fried rice of your dreams. With a recipe this easy, who needs take-out?
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Sides
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add the oil then stir in eggs and fry until just cooked. Once cooked, remove eggs from the wok and set aside.
- Heat up the wok until smoking hot and pour in the oil.
- Add the chicken breast and fry until they are just cooked.
- Add the rice and keep frying until they turn slightly brown.
- Add the vegetables and fry everything together until they are thoroughly cooked.
- Pour in the soy sauce and stir.
- Add the cooked eggs back in and toss them around until they break into pieces.
- Add in the spring onions and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1021 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 69 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 2 grams
CHICKEN TERIYAKI FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, teriyaki sauce, oil, onion, garlic, carrot, broccoli floret, eggs, brown rice, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Sides
Time 1h35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Marinate the chicken in teriyaki sauce in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- In a wok or deep skillet, add the chicken in the teriyaki marinade and cook thoroughly over high heat. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add the oil and cook onions, garlic, and carrots until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Push all of the cooked vegetables to the side of the pan.
- Beat the eggs and pour into the cleared half of the pan. Scramble the eggs and mix with the rest of the vegetables.
- Add rice, cooked chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix well and let the rice cook until slightly crispy.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 987 calories, Carbohydrate 154 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 49 grams, Sugar 12 grams
CHICKEN FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cooking oil, garlic, white onion, carrot, frozen corn, frozen peas, brown rice, rotisserie chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, pepper, green onion, sesame seed
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Sides
Time 30m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, carrot, corn, and peas. Cook until carrots are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add brown rice, chicken, egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir. Cook for another minute, or until everything is heated thoroughly.
- Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1538 calories, Carbohydrate 201 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 10 grams
CRISPY RICE CEREAL-COATED FRIED CHICKEN
Rice cereal is not just for breakfast. It also happens to be a great coating for fried chicken. (Just make sure you don't buy the frosted rice cereal.)
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the oil halfway up the sides of a very large cast-iron skillet. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Line a second rimmed baking sheet with a cooling rack. While the oil heats, combine the flour and House Seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk together the milk and eggs in a separate shallow dish. Place the crushed cereal in a third shallow dish. Season the cereal with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the drumsticks with salt and pepper. Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour and coat completely. Dip in the egg mixture, then dredge in the rice cereal, pressing to coat evenly. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Fry the chicken, in batches, in the hot oil until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest portion (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees F, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove to the wire rack to drain.
- Stir together the garlic and onion powders, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat eggs with a whisk in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat very little oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat and make an omelette using half the beaten eggs. Turn out onto a plate to cool (do not fold omelette). Repeat process with remaining beaten eggs. Place 1 omelette on top of the other, fold and coarsely chop. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, toss chicken strips with the sesame oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil over high heat in large frying pan or wok and stir-fry the prepared chicken strips until lightly golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and garlic and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion has softened. Add 2 tablespoons more vegetable oil and when hot, stir in the cooked rice and green onions, tossing and mixing thoroughly until very hot. Sprinkle with soy sauce and mix evenly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped cooked egg. If desired, garnish with additional sliced green onions.
CHICKEN FRIED RICE FOR TWO
Asian inspiration hits the table tonight, and it costs even less than take-out! You'll love the ease of this tasty stir-fry any night of the week. Taryn Kuebelbeck - Plymouth, MN
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add rice; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until heated through., Make a well in the center of the rice mixture; add eggs. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Add the remaining ingredients; stir-fry until heated through.
Nutrition Facts :
FRIED CHICKEN AND EGG RICE BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breast, pepper, salt, flour, egg, panko breadcrumb, oil, onion, chicken stock, soy sauce, sake, mirin, sugar, eggs, rice, scallion, nori
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- First, salt and pepper the chicken breast, dredge in flour, then egg and coat in panko.
- Deep-fry until chicken is done, brown and crispy. Slice and set aside.
- In a small pan over medium heat, add onions, stock, soy sauce, sake, mirin, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
- Add the sliced fried chicken, pour in the eggs around the chicken. Cover with a lid and cook until eggs are at your desired doneness.
- Slide the egg and chicken over cooked rice, garnish with chopped scallions and shredded nori.
- Nutrition Calories: 6078 Fat: 513 grams Carbs: 284 grams Fiber: 9 grams Sugars: 24 grams Protein: 96 grams
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 807 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 10 grams
JAPANESE-STYLE FRIED CHICKEN RICE BURGER RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken thighs, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, ginger, flour, potato starch, mayonnaise, honey, japanese mustard, miso, rice
Provided by Spencer Kombol
Categories Lunch
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put chicken thigh in a bag, add soy sauce, sake, mirin, garlic, ginger and marinate in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
- Put potato starch powder and sift flour in the bowl and mix well.
- Heat frying oil to 350°F (176°C) add chicken and fry.
- Make mustard mayonnaise. Put mayonnaise, honey, japanese mustard, and miso in a bowl and mix well.
- Make Rice Buns. Put rice in a container. Wrapped in seran wrap, press with a small tool to shape it. In the same way, create three more.
- Put the sesame oil in a frying pan and cook rice buns. After they become golden, take them out.
- Green leaf on one side of chicken, cover with mayonnaise, put the rice bun on top,
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1187 calories, Carbohydrate 108 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 13 grams
EASY ONE-PAN CHICKEN FRIED RICE
When you need a meal to feed the entire family and are short on time and groceries, try this easy, one-pan fried rice dish made with with leftover chicken and rice. A handful of veggies add color and texture while a few pantry staple spices and condiments add flavor to this simple stir-fry dish the whole family will love.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat canola and sesame oils in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and 1/4 cup green onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic powder and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring only once or twice, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas; cook for 2 minutes.
- Push rice mixture to the sides of the pan, creating a circle in the middle. Add butter to the center of the pan. When melted, pour eggs into the center. Cook eggs, stirring often, until almost set, about 3 minutes. Stir eggs into the rice mixture. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar; cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve immediately topped with Sriracha mayo and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.5 g, Cholesterol 138.1 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1124.1 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CHINESE CHICKEN FRIED RICE I
Chicken fried rice, just like they serve in the restaurants! A stir fry with chicken, rice, soy sauce and veggies like peas, carrots, celery and bell peppers. This is something my sister just sort of whipped up one day. It's very good!
Provided by sal
Categories Main Dish Recipes Rice Fried Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, then add chicken and 2 tablespoons soy sauce and stir-fry for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Stir in carrots, celery, red bell pepper, pea pods and green bell pepper and stir-fry another 5 minutes. Then add rice and stir thoroughly.
- Finally, stir in scrambled eggs and 1/3 cup soy sauce, heat through and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.5 g, Cholesterol 133.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 34.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1060.4 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE FOR TWO
David Tiren of Catonsville, Maryland uses leftover chicken and rice to make this classic Chinese recipe, enhanced with soy sauce and green onions.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the rice, chicken and soy sauce. Cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add egg and onion; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until egg is set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
SUPER QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE
After my first child was born, I needed meals that were satisfying and fast. This fried rice is now part of our regular dinner rotation. - Alicia Gower, Auburn, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Prepare frozen vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Pour in eggs; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Remove from pan., In same skillet, heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil and remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook and stir until rice begins to brown, 10-12 minutes., Stir in chicken, salt and pepper. Add eggs and vegetables; heat through, breaking eggs into small pieces and stirring to combine. Drizzle with remaining sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 934mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 38g protein.
QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE FOR FOUR
Asian inspiration hits the table tonight, and it costs even less than take-out! You'll love the ease of this tasty stir-fry any night of the week. Taryn Kuebelbeck - Plymouth, MN
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot and celery in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add rice; stir-fry for 3 minutes or until heated through., Make a well in the center of the rice mixture; add eggs. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Add the remaining ingredients; stir-fry until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 221mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
FRIED RICE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: rice, vegetable oil, ginger, garlic, red onion, mixed vegetable, prefered seasoning, butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, white pepper, curry, chicken bouillon powder
Provided by Agnes Boateng
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Boil the rice in stock/broth and season ass desired.
- Sauté ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, and red onion in vegetable oil on medium until fragrant. To this, add the mixed vegetables and seasonings of choice.
- While vegetables are cooking, make a garlic butter paste with the remaining garlic and butter. To the paste, add lemon juice and ½ tbsp soy sauce and mix. Add 1 tbsp paste to the vegetables. Stir well on medium heat.
- When veggies are done, remove from the pan and put in a separate bowl.
- Put more oil in the pan and add the rice to the pan. Season rice with white pepper, curry, and chicken bouillon powder.
- Add the garlic paste to rice and stir. Then, add vegetables, remaining soy sauce, and remaining garlic butter paste and stir well.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 0 grams
Tips:
- Cook the rice perfectly: The rice should be cooked al dente, with a slight bite to it. If the rice is too soft, it will become mushy when stir-fried.
- Use day-old rice: Day-old rice is less likely to stick together and will give you better results when stir-fried.
- Chop the vegetables finely: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a large wok or skillet: This will give you plenty of room to stir-fry the ingredients without overcrowding them.
- Heat the wok or skillet over high heat: This will help to create a nice sear on the vegetables and chicken.
- Stir-fry the ingredients in batches: This will help to prevent them from overcrowding the wok or skillet and becoming soggy.
- Season the rice to taste: Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or ginger powder.
Conclusion:
Chicken fried rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it is also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make chicken fried rice that is sure to impress your family and friends.
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