This Chicken Fried Rice is just like the Chinese restaurant you visit in your neighbourhood. Make this Homemade, Chinese style rice using my simple, best and easy recipe. Here is how to make Chicken Fried Rice Recipe at home.
Whomsoever invented chicken fried rice was brilliant. The goodness of rice with protein-packed chicken is just what you need on a long, tiring day. Also no wastage of food. You can stir up a dish in no time using leftover rice.
It is a win-win situation, as you are not wasting any food and you have a stunning dish as well. This homemade chicken fried rice is simple and easy to make. If you love Chinese takeout, then you need to give this restaurant- style chicken fried rice a try for sure. You will be surprised how good these rice taste.
What is chicken fried rice?
Cooked rice sautéed with marinated chicken chunks and chopped vegetables is what chicken fried rice is. It is quick and easy weekday or weekend dinner/lunch which can be put together in no time. It is easier to make it if you have leftover rice and even tastes better.
Chicken Fried Rice Ingredients
To make Chicken Fried Rice, you will need very few ingredients
Chicken – I used chicken breast and boiled them until they were cooked properly. Then I shred them using a fork. You can also use a hand mixer to shred the cooked chicken breast.
Cornflour – Coating the shredded chicken in some cornflour and then frying it gives it a nice and crispy texture. I also added a little bit of soy sauce to the chicken before frying.
Sesame Oil – I fried the rice in sesame oil which gives it a very asian flavour. You can however choose any oil that you like.
Egg – If you have ever ordered Chicken Fried Rice from any Asian take away, You must have noticed that ti always comes with scrambled eggs. I have added eggs in this recipe as well. If you are not a big fan, you can always skip adding them.
Garlic – I love garlic in my Asian recipes and I add a lot of it.
Spring Onion and Veggies – These add a nice crunch to the rice. You can chose to add your fav veggies in this rice. Mushroom, broccoli, sweet peas, zucchini etc go well.
Sauces – Asian sauces like Soy sauce, Vinegar Red Chilli sauce etc go in this recipe. Feel free to adjust the quantity of these according to your taste.
Rice – Use short grain rice for a typical Asian style chicken fried rice. Also make sure the rice is cooked well in advance and cooled properly before stir frying. A day old rice is the best.
How to make Chicken Fried Rice at home?
To make chicken fried rice at home, you are going to need chicken, cornflour, salt, black pepper powder, soy sauce, vegetable oil, egg, garlic, spring onion, bell pepper, carrot, soy sauce, vinegar and red chilli sauce.
Let’s get the marinade ready for the chicken. Take cornflour, salt and soy sauce in a bowl and make a paste. Add chicken pieces and coat properly. Keep aside for 15 minutes.
After resting the chicken for 15 minutes, heat vegetable oil in a pan and add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they turn brown. Remove the chicken on a plate.
Add a tsp of sesame oil in the same pan and add the whisked egg. Scramble the egg and remove on a plate.
Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan. Add garlic and spring onion whites and fry for a minute. Add bell pepper and carrot and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Now add soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt and pepper and cook for a few seconds. Add the sautéed chicken, scrambled egg and cooked rice and mix well. Cook for a minute. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Can Chicken Fried Rice be frozen?
Yes, you can freeze chicken fried rice. Divide and store individual portions in freezer safe bags or containers for later use. You can freeze it for up to a month.
Can Chicken Fried Rice Be Reheated?
Bring rice to room temperature before you reheat the chicken fried rice. To heat, sprinkle some water and microwave for 2-3 minutes. Do not forget to stir in between.
You can also reheat the rice in a pan on low heat.
How to make Schezwan Chicken Fried Rice?
To make Schezwan chicken fried rice, follow the same recipe below. Just add 4 tsp of Schezwan sauce along with soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt and pepper. I have a fabulous homemade Schezwan Sauce recipe here is you want to make your at home.
How to make Cauliflower Chicken Fried Rice?
To make a keto-friendly recipe or a healthier version of chicken fried rice, you can use grated cauliflower (cauliflower rice) in place of rice. Keep the remaining recipe same.
How to make Japanese Chicken Fried Rice?
Chicken Fried Rice is also called Tori Chahan in Japanese. To make Japanese style Chicken Fried Rice, add 1 tsp powdered chicken stock and 2 tbsp sake (Japanese Rice Wine) along with the soy sauce. It will give a very typical Japanese taste to the fried rice.
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How to make Chicken Fried Rice Step by Step
Mix the chicken with cornflour, salt to taste, black pepper powder and soy sauce.
Keep aside for 15 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they turn brown. Remove the chicken on a plate.
Add a tsp of sesame oil in the same pan and add the whisked egg. Scramble the egg and remove on a plate.
Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan.
Add garlic and spring onion whites and fry for a minute.
Add bell pepper and carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Now add soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt and pepper and cook for a few seconds.
Add the sautéed chicken, scrambled egg and cooked rice and mix well. Cook for a minute.
Garnish with spring onion greens.
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Chicken Fried Rice
This Chicken Fried Rice is just like the Chinese restaurant you visit in your neighbourhood. Make this Homemade, Chinese style rice using my simple and easy recipe. Here is how to make Chicken Fried Rice Recipe at home.
Ingredients
For marinating the chicken
- 1 cup Chicken Boiled and shredded
- 2 tbsp Cornflour
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
For the rice
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Egg
- 2 tsp Garlic Chopped
- 1/4 cup Spring Onion White Sliced
- 1/4 cup Bell Peppers Cubed
- 1/4 cup Carrot Cubed
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
- 2 cups Cooked Rice
- 1/4 cup Spring Onion Greens Sliced
Instructions
Mix the chicken with cornflour, salt to taste, black pepper powder and soy sauce.
Keep aside for 15 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they turn brown.
Remove the chicken on a plate.
Add a tsp of sesame oil in the same pan and add the whisked egg.
Scramble the egg and remove on a plate.
Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan.
Add garlic and spring onion whites and fry for a minute.
Add bell pepper and carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt an pepper and cook for a few seconds.
Add the sautéed chicken, scrambled egg and cooked rice and mix well.
Cook for a minute.
Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.
Recipe Notes
Adjust the amount of sauces as per your taste.
Always use day old cooked rice to make chicken fried rice.
Add your choice of veggies to make this rice.
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