Chicken Fried Rice 🍛🍗
A quick and comforting one-pan meal, this chicken fried rice is a go-to for busy weeknights or using up leftover rice. Packed with flavour, protein, and colourful veggies, it’s a crowd-pleaser that comes together in no time.
🛒 Ingredients:
🍚 Cooked Rice – 300g, preferably chilled
🍗 Chicken Breast – 200g, diced
🥚 Eggs – 2, beaten
🥕 Carrot – 1, finely diced
🌱 Peas – 50g
🧅 Spring Onions – 2, finely sliced
🧄 Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
🛢️ Vegetable Oil – 2 tbsp
🥄 Light Soy Sauce – 2 tbsp
🥄 Dark Soy Sauce – 1 tbsp
🧂 Salt and 🌶️ Pepper – To taste
👨🍳 Method:
🔥 Heat the oil:
Start by heating 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
🍗 Cook the chicken:
Add the diced chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through. Once done, transfer it to a plate and set aside.
🥚 Scramble the eggs:
Add the remaining oil to the pan. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just cooked. Push them to one side of the pan.
🧄 Stir-fry the veggies:
Add the garlic, diced carrot, and peas. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the vegetables begin to soften.
🍚 Add the rice:
Toss in the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps with your spoon or spatula. Stir well to combine with the veggies and egg.
🍗 Bring it all together:
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix everything thoroughly.
🥄 Season:
Drizzle in the light and dark soy sauces, stirring to evenly coat the rice and boost that savoury flavour.
🌱 Finish with spring onions:
Stir in the spring onions and season to taste with salt and pepper. Give everything a final toss.
⏳ Serving Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
🍴 Servings: 2–3
🔥 Calories: ~350 per serving
Serve hot and enjoy a delicious, fuss-free dish that hits all the right notes—savory, satisfying, and ready in minutes. Perfect for a midweek pick-me-up! 🍛🥢✨