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

  1. 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

  2. Heat the oil

    Pour 45 ml of vegetable oil into the wok and heat over medium‑high heat.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 180°C

  3. Sauté the dry aromatics

    Add the corn granules or garlic powder, stir quickly for 1 minute.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 180°C

  4. Cook the eggs

    Crack the 6 eggs directly into the wok, scramble and cook for 1 minute while stirring.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 180°C

  5. Stir‑fry the vegetables

    Add the onions, carrots and green onions, stir‑fry for 2 minutes until slightly tender.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 180°C

  6. 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

  7. Mix the rice

    Add the cold cooked rice, break up the grains and stir for 1 minute.

    Time: PT1M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. 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

  9. Oyster sauce (optional)

    Add 1 tbsp oyster sauce, cook for 3 minutes while stirring.

    Time: PT3M

    Temperature: 180°C

  10. 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

  11. 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

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Cantonese Chicken Fried Rice

Recipe by LA CUISINE D’AMA

Learn how to make a flavorful Cantonese chicken fried rice in under 30 minutes with crunchy vegetables, pre‑cooked chicken, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Ideal for a quick weekday meal, this dish uses rice cooked the day before and is made in a single pan.

MediumChineseServes 4

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Source Video
4m
Prep
18m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
32m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$7.60
Total cost
$1.90
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Heat the oil to the correct temperature before adding the aromatics.
  • Cook the eggs without letting them burn.
  • Use cold rice to prevent it from becoming mushy.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot oil splatters.
  • Handle knives carefully when chopping vegetables.
  • Ensure reheated chicken reaches at least 75°C.

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