Chicken Fried Rice
This chicken fried rice recipe is a terrific way to use leftover rice. It's easier and cheaper to make than ordering takeout, and the kids love it.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 2teaspoons olive oil (divided)
- 2large eggs (beaten)
- 1tablespoon minced garlic
- 1cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed)
- 4cups cooked cold rice
- 2cups shredded cooked chicken
- ¼cup soy sauce
- ¼cup sliced spring onions
- 1cup fresh bean sprouts
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add 1 teaspoon of the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.Step 3
Add the eggs, scramble , then transfer to a bowl.Step 4
Wipe out the wok with a paper towel.Step 5
Add the remaining teaspoon of oil to the wok. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 20 seconds.Step 6
Add the peas and carrots, stir-frying until softened.Step 7
Add the rice and chicken and stir-fry, breaking up the clumps of rice with a wooden spoon or spatula.Step 8
Add the soy sauce and stir-fry until the flavors come together, about 1 minute.Step 9
Stir in the spring onions, bean sprouts, and cooked egg. Stir-fry another minute or so.Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!