Description
Savory and satisfying, this Easy Chicken Fried Rice is packed with tender chicken, colorful veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice, making it a quick and delicious meal.
Ingredients
• 2 cups cooked rice, preferably cold
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1️⃣ Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook chicken seasoned with salt and pepper for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
2️⃣ Add remaining oil to skillet. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3️⃣ Stir in peas and carrots, cooking for 2-3 minutes. Push to one side, scramble eggs on the other, and mix together.
4️⃣ Return chicken and add rice. Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil. Stir and heat through for 3-4 minutes.