Description
This Chinese Chicken Fried Rice is the ultimate homemade comfort food—savory, aromatic, and slightly smoky. Made with fluffy day-old rice, tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a rich seasoning sauce, this fried rice is quick, budget-friendly, and better than takeout. Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (450g) cold, day-old jasmine rice
- 2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast or thigh, diced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (150g) frozen peas and carrots
- 3 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and white pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Dice chicken, chop onions, mince garlic, and slice green onions. Keep all ingredients ready.
- Scramble Eggs: Heat 1 tsp oil in a wok, add beaten eggs, scramble until set, then remove.
- Cook Aromatics: Add oil, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir-Fry Chicken: Add cooked chicken pieces and stir until heated through.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in peas and carrots, cooking until tender.
- Fry Rice: Break up cold rice, add to wok, and stir-fry until heated and coated.
- Season: Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Toss everything together.
- Finish: Add scrambled eggs back along with green onions. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Notes
- Always use cold, day-old rice for the best texture.
- Cook quickly over high heat for authentic “wok hei” flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the wok—cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust soy sauce and oyster sauce to your salt preference.
- Easily adaptable with shrimp, beef, or vegetarian substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
Keywords: Chinese Chicken Fried Rice, Special Fried Rice Recipe Chinese Style, Quick Chinese Fried Rice, Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe, Homemade Fried Rice, Wok Fried Rice, Takeout Fried Rice, Comfort Food Rice Dish