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.

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.

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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Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

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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.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 2 people

Calories 562 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

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

1. Mix the chicken with cornflour, salt to taste, black pepper powder and soy sauce.

2. Keep aside for 15 minutes.

3. Heat vegetable oil in a pan.

4. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until they turn brown.

5. Remove the chicken on a plate.

6. Add a tsp of sesame oil in the same pan and add the whisked egg.

7. Scramble the egg and remove on a plate.

8. Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan.

9. Add garlic and spring onion whites and fry for a minute.

10. Add bell pepper and carrot and saute for 1-2 minutes.

11. Add soy sauce, vinegar, red chilli sauce, salt an pepper and cook for a few seconds.

12. Add the sautéed chicken, scrambled egg and cooked rice and mix well.

13. Cook for a minute.

14. Garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Fried Rice

Amount Per Serving

Calories 562 Calories from Fat 243

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g 42%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 102mg 34%

Sodium 1325mg 55%

Potassium 300mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 62g 21%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 6g

Protein 15g 30%

Vitamin A 70.8%

Vitamin C 34.4%

Calcium 4.7%

Iron 9.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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