Chinese Take Out Fried Rice

Transform your kitchen into your favorite Chinese take-out spot with this irresistible Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice recipe. Bursting with bold flavors and packed with colorful ingredients like crisp peas and carrots, savory soy sauce, and aromatic sesame oil, this dish delivers restaurant-level quality in just 25 minutes! Perfectly seasoned day-old rice is stir-fried to golden perfection, paired with scrambled eggs, tender green onions, and your choice of protein—like diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu—for a versatile one-pan meal. Whether you're recreating classic takeout flavors or customizing it to your taste, this easy fried rice recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser that comes together faster than delivery.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 cups Day-old cooked white rice
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 cup Cooked protein (e.g., diced chicken, shrimp, or tofu)
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the rice a day in advance or use leftover rice. The grains should be dry and slightly firm to avoid clumping during the stir-fry process.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs lightly. Pour the eggs into the skillet and scramble them until fully cooked. Remove the scrambled eggs and set aside.

Step 4

Add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil and the sesame oil to the skillet. Toss in the frozen peas and carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

Step 5

Add the cooked protein (if using) to the skillet and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Turn the heat to high and add the day-old rice to the skillet. Break up any clumps with a spatula or wooden spoon and stir-fry for 5 minutes, ensuring all the rice is evenly heated.

Step 7

Drizzle the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using) over the rice, stirring well to evenly distribute the sauces throughout the dish.

Step 8

Stir in the scrambled eggs and sliced green onions. Cook for another 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Chinese Take-Out Fried Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1460.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2142.0

Total Fat 61.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.9g
Cholesterol 584.5mg	0%
Sodium 2825.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g	0%
Total Sugars 9.8g
Protein 123.1g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 278.3mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 1637.1mg	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: 26.2%

Protein: 23.3%

Carbs: 50.5%