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Easy One-Pot Crispy Chicken Fried Rice

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A quick and easy one-pan fried rice recipe featuring crispy golden rice, tender chicken, and flavorful seasonings, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of white pepper (optional)
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken, mince garlic, chop green onions, thaw peas and carrots, and have cooked rice ready.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet or wok. Add chicken in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add remaining oil. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add peas and carrots and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
  4. Push veggies to one side of the pan. Pour beaten eggs into the empty side and scramble gently until just set. Mix eggs into the veggies.
  5. Add rice and cooked chicken back to the pan. Spread rice evenly and press down gently with spatula. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to develop a crispy bottom crust. Stir and repeat once or twice for more crispiness.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice. Toss well to combine and heat through. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or soy sauce as needed.
  7. Remove from heat, sprinkle sliced green onions on top, toss gently, and serve hot.

Notes

Use day-old rice for best crispiness. Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking chicken to ensure browning. Add sauces toward the end to prevent sogginess. Reheat leftovers in a skillet to maintain crispiness.

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