Chicken Fried Rice with Egg Omelette (Printable)
Quick and satisfying Asian-style stir-fry featuring tender chicken, day-old rice, crisp vegetables, and savory egg omelette strips for a complete balanced meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
→ Rice
03 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice, preferably day-old and chilled
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 medium carrot, diced
05 - 1/2 cup frozen peas
06 - 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 3 green onions, sliced
→ Aromatics & Seasonings
08 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp oyster sauce
12 - 1 tsp sesame oil
13 - 1/2 tsp white pepper or black pepper
14 - Salt, to taste
→ Garnish
15 - Extra sliced green onions, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt. Heat 1 tsp oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in eggs and swirl to coat pan. Cook gently until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Slide onto cutting board, roll up, and slice into thin strips. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry until just cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside with the egg strips.
03 - Add 1 tbsp oil to the pan. Stir-fry minced garlic, diced carrots, and bell pepper for 2 minutes. Add frozen peas and continue cooking for 1 minute more until vegetables are crisp-tender.
04 - Add cold rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps with spatula. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until heated through. Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to coat all rice grains evenly.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan along with sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until well combined and all components are piping hot. Taste and adjust salt seasoning as needed.
06 - Divide fried rice among serving plates. Top with reserved egg omelette strips and additional green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Transforms leftover rice into something infinitely better than the original meal
- The egg ribbons add this delicate silky texture that takes just minutes but looks impressive
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- Freshly cooked rice will turn into a sticky mess regardless of how hot your wok gets
- Having all ingredients prepped and lined up before you start cooking makes the difference between stressed and seamless
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- Keep your heat high and keep everything moving, fried rice is all about quick cooking over intense heat
- Taste before serving, you might need more soy sauce depending on your brand and personal preference