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Chicken fried rice served in a bowl with tender chicken, mixed vegetables, and rice coated in a glossy soy-based sauce.
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Chicken Fried Rice

This Chicken Fried Rice is a classic dish that's packed with protein and can be made quickly with simple ingredients. It's perfect for those solo nights or for those special dinner parties!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Dinner Party, Lunch, Quick Meal, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Comfort Food, Takeout
Keyword: 30 Minute Dinner, Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Dinners, Asian Fried Rice, Better Than Takeout, Chicken Fried Rice, Chinese Fried Rice, Chinese Takeout, Dinner Party, Easy Asian Recipe, Easy Fried Rice Recipe, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Fried Rice Recipe, One Pan Fried Rice, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 16 ounces chicken breast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Rest of the Fried Rice

  • 2 cups day old rice
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Sauce

Instructions

  • Place the cubed chicken breast in a bowl and marinate with Shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinates, finely dice the onion and mince the garlic.
  • In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and sugar. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Heat a pan over medium-high heat with a bit of oil. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the garlic and onions and cook until softened and fragrant.
  • Add in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook until any excess moisture has evaporated.
  • Add the day-old rice, followed by the cooked chicken and sauce. Toss everything together until the rice is evenly coated and heated through.
  • Serve in a bowl.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 640kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g