Description
This easy chicken fried rice is a one-pan dinner favorite featuring tender chicken, savory scrambled eggs, crisp veggies, and buttery soy-seasoned rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1½ tsp sesame oil
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1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)
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¾ lb chicken breasts, diced
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2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
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1 tbsp butter
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2 tsp lemon juice
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Salt & pepper to taste
For the Fried Rice:
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1 tsp neutral oil
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½ cup diced white onion
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1 cup frozen peas & carrots
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2 large eggs
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4 cups cooked (cold) rice
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp soy sauce
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Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
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Heat sesame and neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high.
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Add chicken; cook 1 min undisturbed.
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Stir in soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Cook until chicken is no longer pink (1–3 min). Set aside.
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Wipe skillet clean. Add oil, sauté onion and veggies for ~3 min.
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Push veggies aside, scramble eggs in the same skillet.
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Add rice and butter, stir-fry for 5 min.
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Stir in soy sauce. Add cooked chicken. Heat through.
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Garnish with sesame seeds (optional).
Notes
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Use cold, day-old rice for best texture.
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You can substitute brown rice for a healthier version.
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Add chili flakes for a spicy kick.
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Use halal-certified ingredients to ensure it’s compliant with halal diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéed / Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired