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Easy Crispy Homemade Chicken Fried Rice Recipe for Perfect Dinner

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A quick and easy chicken fried rice recipe that delivers crispy edges and tender chicken using simple pantry ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked rice (preferably day-old, jasmine or long-grain)
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or sunflower)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 stalks green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Dice the chicken into 1/2-inch cubes. Mince garlic, slice green onions, and measure peas and carrots. Beat eggs in a small bowl. (Prep time: 10 minutes)
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until aromatic. Add frozen peas and carrots and cook until thawed and warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Push veggies to one side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the empty side. Let sit for 20 seconds, then scramble gently until just set but still moist. Combine eggs and veggies.
  5. Add remaining tablespoon of oil and day-old rice. Break up clumps and spread rice evenly. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to form crispy bottom layer. Flip and repeat to get golden crispy bits throughout.
  6. Return cooked chicken to pan. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over everything. Stir well and heat through for 2 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Turn off heat and stir in sliced green onions. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

[‘Use day-old rice for best crispy texture; fresh rice is too moist.’, ‘Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing and crispiness.’, ‘Let rice sit undisturbed to develop crispy edges.’, ‘Cook chicken separately to avoid rubbery texture.’, ‘Adjust soy sauce saltiness gradually to avoid over-seasoning.’, ‘For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.’, ‘To reheat, use a skillet over medium heat to maintain crispiness.’]

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