Easy Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Bowl full of chicken fried rice on a counter.

This Easy Chicken Fried Rice is a simple and filling meal that your whole family will love. Made with fluffy rice, tender chicken, and savory vegetables it's a great meal for lunch or dinner.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 330kcal

Equipment

large skillet or wok
small bowl
Spatula

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 egg
3 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 cooked chicken breast
3 cups cooked rice
2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sliced green onions

Instructions

Heat a skillet that has high sides over low/medium heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of butter and the frozen mixed vegetables and saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Whisk the egg with a fork. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the remaining butter and egg.
Using a spatula, scramble the egg for about a minute before stirring together with the vegetables.
Add in the sesame oil, salt and pepper and squeeze the garlic through a garlic press and stir into the vegetables.
Cook for 1 minute.
Cut the chicken breast into bite sized pieces, add it to the pan along with the rice, soy sauce and green onions.
Stir all ingredients thoroughly together until well mixed.
Serve immediately.
Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

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