Description
This easy and delicious chicken fried rice recipe combines cooked chicken, cold rice, soy sauce, and shredded egg stir-fried together to create a flavorful dish that's better than takeout. Perfect for using up leftover rice and customizable with your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients
Egg Mixture
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon butter
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups cooked white rice, cold
- 1 cup cooked, chopped chicken meat
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Egg: Beat the egg and water together in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Add the egg mixture and cook without stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until set. Remove the cooked egg from the skillet and cut into shreds, then set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cold cooked rice, chopped chicken, soy sauce, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Stir-Fry: Cook and stir the mixture for about 5 minutes until everything is heated through and well mixed.
- Add Egg: Stir in the shredded cooked egg, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the rice mixture.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the chicken fried rice hot.
Notes
- You can add diced vegetables like carrots and bell peppers with the onions for added color and nutrition.
- If you don't have leftover rice, you can use a pouch of microwave rice. Let it cool on a baking tray before stir-frying to keep the rice fluffy.
