Home Made Fried Rice Chicken Optional
Skip the takeout and whip up this irresistible homemade fried rice, customizable with or without chicken to suit your cravings! Made with fluffy cooked rice, vibrant diced carrots, sweet peas, and a hint of aromatic sesame oil, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. Tender chicken breast can be added for a protein-packed upgrade, while scrambled eggs and soy sauce bring a savory depth to every bite. Perfect for weekday dinners or saving leftover rice, this versatile dish is ideal for meal prepping or satisfying a crowd. Easy, quick, and endlessly adaptable, this fried rice recipe is a must-try favorite for any home cook.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup boneless, skinless chicken breast (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 0.5 cup frozen peas
- 0.25 cup green onions, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
If using chicken, dice it into small, bite-sized pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the diced carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Step 3
Push the carrots to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the empty space. Scramble the eggs gently with a spatula until fully cooked, then mix them with the carrots.
Step 4
Add the cooked rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula. Stir in the frozen peas and cooked chicken (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Step 5
Pour the soy sauce and sesame oil over the rice. Stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Remove the skillet from heat and mix in the sliced green onions.
Step 7
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade fried rice, with or without chicken.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1455.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2054.2 |
| Total Fat 61.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.7g | |
| Cholesterol 574.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2739.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 250.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.2g | |
| Protein 118.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 98.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 267.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1903.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories