Description
Indulge in the flavors of your favorite restaurant right at home with this Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice. This vibrant dish is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice, all perfectly stir-fried to create an irresistible meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or when you crave something special without the hassle of takeout. Customize your fried rice by adding your choice of proteins or veggies to suit your family’s preferences. With its delicious flavors and wholesome ingredients, this homemade chicken fried rice will quickly become a go-to recipe for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts
- 4 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old)
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- Sesame oil and neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Mix in soy sauce, butter, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside once cooked.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mixed vegetables until soft. Push them aside and scramble eggs until fully cooked.
- Stir in cooked rice along with any remaining butter and soy sauce; mix well.
- Combine everything in the skillet until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg