Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
A delicious and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice Preferably day-old rice for better texture
- 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1/2 cup carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots chopped
Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Green onions, sliced For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Prepare your ingredients: Have all ingredients ready to go.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Push them to the side.
- Add minced garlic and shallots to the empty side of the wok. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in diced chicken, peas, and carrots. Cook until everything is heated through.
- Add in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- Drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once everything is heated through, remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, use day-old rice to avoid stickiness. Mix other vegetables as desired, and add chili flakes for heat.