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Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe (Better Than Takeout!)

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Day-old cooked white rice Chilled
  • 1 lb Chicken breast Diced into small pieces
  • 3 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup Frozen green peas Thawed
  • 1 medium Red bell pepper Diced
  • 4 stalks Green onions Sliced, separate white and green parts
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce Low sodium preferred
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil For finishing
  • 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable oil Divided

Instructions
 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, pour in the beaten eggs. Scramble them quickly until fully cooked, then remove them from the pan and set aside with the chicken.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Toss in the diced red bell pepper, green peas, and the white parts of the green onions. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Increase the heat to high. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the chilled day-old rice. Break up any clumps and spread the rice evenly across the pan. Let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute to develop crispy edges, then stir and repeat.
  • Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce and toasted sesame oil over the rice. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.
  • Garnish with the green parts of the green onions. Serve hot with fresh cucumber slices on the side.