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Chicken Fried Rice – Better Than Takeout in Just 15 Minutes!
Craving takeout but want something fresher, healthier, and ready in minutes? This homemade chicken fried rice recipe is a quick, flavorful, and budget-friendly way to satisfy your cravings. With tender chicken, fluffy rice, savory soy sauce, and a touch of scrambled egg, this one-pan wonder will make your kitchen smell like your favorite Asian restaurant.
Whether you’re whipping it up for a busy weeknight dinner, meal prep, or a tasty leftover makeover, this chicken fried rice is a foolproof family favorite. And yes — it’s even better than takeout!
Why You'll Love This Fried Rice
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Ready in 15 minutes – Perfect for busy weeknights.
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Better than takeout – Fresher ingredients, less oil, and full flavor.
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Customizable – Add veggies like carrots, peas, or bell peppers.
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Budget-friendly – Uses leftover rice and cooked chicken.
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Guiseppe
4
5 minutes
10 minutes
255
Asian
Asian
This easy chicken fried rice combines tender chicken, fluffy cold rice, and scrambled egg stir-fried with soy sauce and aromatics for a savory, comforting dish. It’s perfect for Asian-inspired dinners, quick lunches, or using up leftovers. Pair it with spring rolls, steamed dumplings, or a simple miso soup for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tbsp Water
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 cups White Rice (cooked, cold, leftover rice works best)
- 1 cup Chicken Meat (cooked, chopped)
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp Black Pepper, or to taste (ground)
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water.
- Melt butter in a large skillet or wok over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook without stirring for 1–2 minutes, until set. Remove from skillet, slice into thin shreds, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add cold cooked rice, chopped chicken, soy sauce, and black pepper. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Mix in the shredded egg. Serve hot and enjoy!