Chicken Fried Rice Basics (Print Version)

Savory chicken fried rice packed with veggies, eggs, and soy sauce for a quick and satisfying meal.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil or vegetable oil
02 - ½ cup onion, diced
03 - ½ cup carrots, diced
04 - ½ cup frozen peas, no need to thaw
05 - 2 eggs, beaten
06 - 3 cups cooked white rice
07 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon butter
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the sesame oil, onions, and carrots; sauté until the carrots and onions are starting to become tender.
02 - Add the peas to the pan and stir well.
03 - In a small bowl, beat the eggs with a fork. Push the vegetable mixture to one side of the pan, then pour the eggs onto the other side of the pan. Use a spatula to scramble the eggs. Once the eggs are fully cooked, stir into the vegetables.
04 - Add the rice and chicken; mix well. Add the soy sauce then stir into the fried rice.
05 - Add the butter and stir the rice until the butter is melted. Season the fried rice with salt and pepper if desired.
06 - Serve the dish hot with preferred sauce if desired.