Cantonese Chicken Fried Rice
Cantonese Chicken Fried Rice is a medium Chinese recipe that serves 4. 450 calories per serving. Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 30 min
Cost: $7.60 total, $1.90 per serving
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vegetable oil (Neutral oil (sunflower, canola))
- 2 c. à soupe Corn granules (or garlic powder) (If you don't have granules, use garlic powder)
- 6 unités Eggs (Fresh)
- 2 unités moyennes Yellow onions (Thinly sliced)
- 3 unités Fresh carrots (Diced or julienned)
- 1 botte Green onions (scallions) (Cut into 2 cm pieces)
- 300 g Grilled or fried chicken (Pre‑cooked, diced)
- 1 c. à soupe Chicken seasoning (powder) (Chicken spice blend)
- 1,5 kg Cooked rice (pre‑cooked, cold) (Rice from the previous day, refrigerated)
- 2 c. à soupe Light soy sauce (Light type)
- 1 c. à soupe Dark soy sauce (Adds color and depth)
- 1 c. à soupe Oyster sauce (Optional but recommended)
- 2 unités Chicken bouillon cubes (Maggie) (Optional)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
Thinly slice the onions, dice the carrots, chop the green onions, measure the oil, sauces and spices. Keep the cooked rice in the refrigerator.
Time: PT5M
Heat the oil
Pour 45 ml of vegetable oil into the wok and heat over medium‑high heat.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Sauté the dry aromatics
Add the corn granules or garlic powder, stir quickly for 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Cook the eggs
Crack the 6 eggs directly into the wok, scramble and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Stir‑fry the vegetables
Add the onions, carrots and green onions, stir‑fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 180°C
Add the chicken and seasoning
Add the diced cooked chicken and 1 tbsp chicken seasoning, cook for 4 minutes while mixing well.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: 180°C
Mix the rice
Add the cold cooked rice, break up the grains and stir for 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Add the soy sauces
Pour 2 tbsp light soy sauce and 1 tbsp dark soy sauce, mix for 1 minute.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: 180°C
Oyster sauce (optional)
Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, cook for 3 minutes while stirring.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: 180°C
Broth and finishing
Crumble 2 chicken bouillon cubes, mix and cook for 2 minutes over low heat until the broth dissolves.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: 150°C
Serve
Transfer the Cantonese fried rice to a serving dish, serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
Dietary info: non‑vegetarian, contains gluten, dairy‑free, nut‑free
Allergens: eggs, soy, shellfish (oyster sauce), gluten (traditional soy sauce)
Last updated: April 7, 2026






