Chicken Fried Rice

This was great! I made free and easy with which veggies I used, but I think that it would work with any combination. It is definitely going to become my fall back fried rice recipe!

Jul 9, 2025

Chicken Fried Rice

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If you have leftover rice hanging out in your fridge, then classic fried rice is a no-brainer. There are countless ways to bulk up this staple dinner, from beef fried rice to kimchi fried rice to pineapple fried rice. One of my favorite variations? Classic chicken fried rice. Shake up your weeknight chicken dinner by recreating the take-out staple right at home. With this easy recipe, it’s easy to make incredible fried rice at home—just how you like it.
What People Are Saying:"This was great! I made free and easy with which veggies I used, but I think that it would work with any combination. It is definitely going to become my fall back fried rice recipe!" - OliveChefHat
"I just made this last night and it was amazing! It was easy and pretty quick.....the whole family enjoyed it. I will certainly be making this again." - cas5814

How To Make Chicken Fried Rice

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken Breasts: Chicken breasts are the ideal choice here—I recommend dicing them thin, but you do it to your liking.
  • Veggies: Onion, carrots, and frozen peas are my favorite choices for fried rice, but add whatever you love in fried rice.
  • Garlic & Ginger: I like my fried rice super garlicky, and you can take it back if you want, but honestly, I don’t suggest it—the more garlic, the better. A little bit of ginger, minced very small, goes with the garlic before adding in our veggies.
  • Rice: You'll often see fried rice made with medium or short grain rice—both are great options. Brown rice is also a great nutty alternative if you’re not a fan of white rice. Leftover is ideal, so use up those dinner leftovers.
  • Eggs: I use 3 large eggs in this recipe. I prefer to have some white streaks in my eggs, so I barely beat them together.
  • Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: The first thing you’ll notice about this recipe is that soy sauce is included. While to some, this might not be super-traditional in fried rice, a lot of American eaters (and Delish taste testers) prefer it! I suggest using low-sodium soy sauce so you can control the salt amount.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

First, we need to cook the chicken. Over medium heat, heat a neutral oil, and season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides before adding to the skillet. Cook the chicken until golden on both sides, around 8 minutes per side. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until fully cooked through, then remove and cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Remove the chicken from the skillet, add a neutral oil, then your carrots and onions. Cook until soft, then add the garlic and ginger, give everything a good stir, and cook until fragrant.
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Add in the rice and peas, and give everything a stir to combine. Cook until completely warmed through—this should only take a couple of minutes.
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Push the rice to one side of the skillet, then add more oil. Add the eggs, and stir until almost fully cooked (or until you prefer), then stir to incorporate into the rice.
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Add the chicken back into the skillet, along with soy sauce and green onions. Give it a stir to combine, then you’re ready to serve!
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The full list of ingredients & instructions can be found in the recipe below.
  • Red-chilli paste
  • Boneless chicken
  • Carrot
  • Beans
  • Salt
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
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Lorena also talks about how tortilla soup can be found all over Mexico and the toppings and ingredients can definitely vary from state to state. But no matter where you find it, you can always count on a rich chicken broth, roasted tomatoes, and chilis.

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