Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Easy Chicken Fried Rice (Restaurant-Style) right in your kitchen! This flavorful dish combines tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a savory sauce that brings the taste of your favorite hibachi restaurant to your table. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe is not only satisfying but also highly customizable, allowing you to add your favorite veggies or proteins. With simple steps and minimal cleanup, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups cooked rice (cooled)
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ teaspoons sesame oil
- Fresh lemon juice to taste
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of neutral oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, add another teaspoon of oil. Sauté diced onions until translucent, then mix in frozen vegetables until tender.
- Push veggies aside, crack in eggs on the other side, and scramble until fully cooked.
- Return the chicken to the pan, pour in remaining soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well.
- Add cooked rice to the mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat. Adjust seasoning with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 715mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 186mg