On nights when I don’t feel like making dinner, but want to save picking up take out for the end of the week or weekend, I make Easy Chicken Fried Rice. This customizable dish is SO quick, SO easy and, although I’m showing you how to make chicken fried rice, I usually use whatever we’ve got on hand in the fridge or freezer.
We blaze through a wok of it incredibly fast – it’s delicious, cheap, and did I mention quick? It takes longer for it to cool down to a temperature that Cameron doesn’t consider “spicy” than it does to actually cook!
Step 2: Stir Fry the Chicken
Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat then add sesame or wok oil. Once hot, add chopped chicken breast seasoned with salt and white pepper then stir fry until cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove to a plate then set aside.
Step 5: Add Butter (Trust Me)
Add a couple pats of butter then allow it to melt. I know, I know – butter in fried rice? Trust me – it’s DELISH!
Once melted, add the cooked chicken and rice then toss to combine and heat everything through.
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FAQ
Is fried rice actually fried?
Is chicken fried rice from Chinese healthy?
What is the difference between fried rice and Chinese fried rice?
What is chicken fried rice?
Chicken fried rice is an easy weeknight meal you can make at home. Our simple recipe is made on the stovetop with chicken, eggs, onions, carrots, peas, and rice.
Is it healthy to eat fried chicken?
It is okay to eat fried chicken once in a while. However, processing fried chicken with the deep-frying method makes this food contain a lot of fat. Consuming that food in excess and continuously can increase the potential for obesity.
Is chicken fried rice a stir fry?
Chicken – oh yes, because this is a Chicken Fried Rice after all! (Feel free to sub with other proteins) Onion and garlic – essential flavour base. As with all stir fries, once you start cooking, Chicken Fried Rice comes together very quickly so have everything chopped and ready to throw into the wok – or skillet!
Can I make chicken fried rice if I’ve never made it?
One word of advice: if you’ve never made chicken fried rice before, then follow these directions as written just once. Then next time, you can make adjustments according to your own tastes and experiment with variations. Happy Cooking! Combine the chicken and marinade ingredients ( soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, and oil).