Chicken fried rice is a go-to meal for anyone looking for a quick, easy, and flavorful dish. Using simple ingredients like rice, chicken, and vegetables, this versatile dish can be tailored to your liking, making it a perfect meal for busy weeknights or a satisfying weekend lunch. With the right recipe, you can create a delicious chicken fried rice that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
EASY FRIED RICE WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLINI
This veggie-packed fried rice calls for freshly-cooked broccolini, snow peas, edamame, and chicken, but feel free to substitute any quick-cooking or leftover vegetables you like.
Provided by Rhoda Boone
Categories Takeout at Home 22-Minute Meals Rice Chicken Garlic Egg Pea Soy Sauce Orange Juice Quick & Easy Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet or wok over high. Reserve about 2 Tbsp. sliced scallion greens; add remaining scallions to oil and cook, tossing occasionally, about 1 minute. Add chicken, 1 tsp. salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, then add broccolini and toss until incorporated. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and broccolini is tender, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in skillet over high. Add rice and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt, toss to coat, then press rice into a single layer, and cook, undisturbed, until crisped on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Move rice to one-half of skillet and add eggs to other half. Cook, stirring gently to form curds, until soft set and just cooked through, about 1 minute, then fold into rice.
- Fold in snow peas, edamame, soy sauce, and orange juice. Cook, tossing, until warmed through, about 1 minute. Add chicken mixture and toss to combine. Divide among plates, then top with reserved 2 Tbsp. scallions. Drizzle with chili or sesame oil, if using.
EASY CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Love this stuff, goes with anything! I like to cook it with Teriyaki chicken so I can drizzle the sauce over it.
Provided by Hope Adcox
Categories Rice Sides
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cut chicken into small bite-sized pieces. Fry chicken in small pan until no longer pink, sit aside.
- 2. Heat sesame oil in 10 inch skillet on medium heat.
- 3. Add vegetables, stir fry until tender.
- 4. Crack eggs into skillet, scramble.
- 5. Add rice, chicken (already cooked) and soy sauce.
- 6. Mix soy sauce and remove from heat. Yes, it's that simple :)
EASY CHICKEN FRIED RICE
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, squeeze sides of rice packages to separate rice. Pour into skillet; cook 7 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally to break up remaining rice.
- Stir in water chestnuts, chicken, peas and carrots, soy sauce and garlic powder. Cook 3 to 4 minutes more or until hot, stirring occasionally.
- Push rice mixture to one side of skillet. Add Egg Beaters to empty side; cook without stirring until edges and bottom begin to set. Gently turn to scramble; continue cooking until set. Stir scrambled Egg Beaters into rice mixture.
Tips:
- Use leftover rice: Day-old rice is ideal for fried rice as it's less sticky and separates easily.
- Prep your ingredients: Chop all your vegetables, meat, and aromatics before you start cooking. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
- Use a large wok or skillet: A large cooking surface will help prevent the rice from clumping together.
- Cook the rice in batches: If you're making a large batch of fried rice, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Too much food in the pan will make it difficult to stir and cook evenly.
- Use high heat: High heat will help create that signature smoky flavor and prevent the rice from sticking to the pan.
- Stir constantly: Keep stirring the rice and other ingredients so they cook evenly and don't burn.
- Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end will help prevent it from caramelizing and burning.
- Serve immediately: Fried rice is best served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Chicken fried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give chicken fried rice a try. You won't be disappointed!
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