Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

This easy chicken fried rice recipe is a quick, family friendly dinner that comes together with minimal fuss making it perfect for busy weeknights. Made with simple, budget friendly ingredients, this chicken fried rice is one of my go-to meals when I need something fast that still tastes amazing.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 790kcal

Author Sally

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken:

500 grams chicken thigh diced
2 garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin optional

For the fried rice:

1 tablespoon canola oil for cooking
2 eggs
200 grams bacon diced
2 cups frozen vegetables diced peas carrot corn
3 cups cooked white rice cold
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 spring onions sliced

Instructions

In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, garlic, and mirin. Set aside for at least 10 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Heat 1 teaspoon of canola oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over high heat. Whisk eggs with 2 tablespoons water, pour into the hot pan, and swirl to coat. Reduce heat slightly and cook until just set on top. Either carefully flip or fold in half. Transfer to a board, slice into strips, and set aside.
Add bacon to the same pan and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towel. Pour off most of the fat, leaving about 1 teaspoon in the pan for flavour.
Add the chicken to the wok increasing the heat to high, and stir fry chicken until cooked through. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
=Add the rice, cooked bacon, and omelette strips to the pan. Pour over remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir fry for 4-5 minutes until the rice is hot and changes colour. Serve immediately topped with sliced spring onions.

Notes

Rice: For the best texture, use rice that’s been cooked the day before and chilled in the fridge. Cold rice is drier, which helps give the classic fried rice texture.

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