Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Chicken Fried Rice Recipe is a easy American Chinese recipe that serves 4. 450 calories per serving. Recipe by Smokin' & Grillin with AB on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 32 min
Cost: $10.12 total, $2.53 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cups Long Grain Rice (day‑old, cooked and refrigerated)
- 1.5 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (trimmed of excess fat, cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 2 cups Frozen Mixed Vegetables (peas, corn, carrots; thawed)
- 3 units Eggs (large)
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, divided)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for cooking chicken and eggs)
- 0.25 cup Regular Soy Sauce (adds salty umami)
- 0.25 cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce (optional alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (adds nutty flavor at the end)
- 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce (adds depth and slight sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic (freshly minced)
- 5 units Green Onions (chopped, both white and green parts)
- to taste pinch Salt
- to taste pinch Black Pepper
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs, cut into bite‑size pieces. Chop the green onions, mince the garlic, and measure all sauces and butter. Set a bowl aside for the cooked chicken.
Time: PT5M
Cook Chicken
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the wok over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and stir‑fry until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add a splash of regular soy sauce near the end for flavor.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Set Chicken Aside
Transfer the cooked chicken to the prepared bowl and wipe the wok clean with a paper towel.
Time: PT1M
Scramble Eggs
Add 1 tbsp butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the wok, lower heat to medium. Crack the three eggs directly into the wok, let them sit untouched for a few seconds until the edges set, then gently stir with a wooden spoon to create soft curds. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium
Stir‑Fry Vegetables
Increase heat to medium‑high, add the remaining 2 tbsp butter. Toss in the frozen mixed vegetables and minced garlic. Stir‑fry until the veggies are heated through and the garlic becomes fragrant, about 4 minutes.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium-high
Add Rice and Flavorings
Add the day‑old rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, and the remaining regular soy sauce (if needed). Stir‑fry, allowing the rice to coat with the sauces and become slightly crispy, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Combine All Components
Return the cooked chicken and scrambled eggs to the wok. Add the chopped green onions. Toss everything together for another 2–3 minutes so flavors meld. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium-high
Serve
Transfer the fried rice to a serving dish and enjoy immediately while hot.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 55g
- Fat
- 12g
- Fiber
- 3g
Dietary info: Contains soy, Contains dairy, Gluten (if regular soy sauce is used)
Allergens: Eggs, Soy, Dairy
Last updated: April 16, 2026








