Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice)

Transform your leftovers into a restaurant-worthy delight with this Chao Fan (Chinese Fried Rice) recipe! This classic take on fried rice combines cold, day-old rice with vibrant vegetables like diced carrots and green peas, tender pieces of cooked chicken breast, and fluffy scrambled eggs. Infused with the savory depth of soy sauce, fragrant garlic, and aromatic green onions, this dish is stir-fried to perfection in just 15 minutes. Whether you're looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an easy way to elevate meal prep, this one-pan recipe is bursting with flavor and loaded with protein. Serve it steaming hot as a satisfying main course or a delicious side dish that pairs with your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Perfect for family meals or impressing guests, this Chao Fan is simplicity at its most flavorful!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 cup green peas
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 egg
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by ensuring the cooked rice is cold, preferably refrigerate it overnight for the best texture in fried rice.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the wok and sauté until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrot and green peas to the skillet and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

Step 5

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan, and add another tablespoon of oil. Crack the eggs into the skillet and scramble them, cooking until just set.

Step 6

Once the eggs are cooked, mix them with the sautéed vegetables and add the cooked chicken pieces, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Add the cold cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir-fry the mixture for 5 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.

Step 8

Pour the soy sauce over the rice, stirring gently to evenly distribute the sauce throughout the rice, ensuring even coloring and seasoning.

Step 9

Add the salt and black pepper, tasting and adjusting seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Finally, toss in the sliced green onions, give the fried rice a final stir, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1574.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2044.3

Total Fat 51.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.6g
Cholesterol 602mg	0%
Sodium 3307.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.7g
Protein 119.7g	0%

Vitamin D 96IU	0%
Calcium 288.3mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2060.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.1%

Protein: 23.7%

Carbs: 53.2%