Chicken Fried Rice
This easy chicken fried rice is a hearty and delicious side dish or main dish recipe. Loaded with chicken, tender rice, vegetables, and more, this is perfect paired with Hibachi or Teriyaki chicken.
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped into small pieces
- 6 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup diced onions
- ½ cup diced carrots
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
- 6 large eggs, scrambled
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup peas
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add oil. Once oil is hot, add onions and carrots. Saute until tender.
- Add garlic and green onions and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- In another skillet or frying pan, scramble eggs to desired doneness, then chop into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a large skillet or wok, over medium heat, melt butter. Add cooked chicken, cooked rice, scrambled eggs, cooked veggies, sesame seeds, pepper, peas, and soy sauce. Mix well.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until done, approximately 15-20 minutes.
Notes
* Can use a rotisserie chicken for this recipe.