Chicken Fried Rice with Egg (Printable version)
Tender chicken and vegetables stir-fried with fragrant jasmine rice, topped with ribbons of golden egg omelette.
# Ingredient list:
→ For the Fried Rice
01 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
02 - 2 chicken breasts (about 10.5 oz), thinly sliced
03 - 3 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably day-old, cooled)
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
07 - 3 scallions, sliced
08 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
10 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or to taste)
12 - Salt, to taste
→ For the Egg Omelette
13 - 3 large eggs
14 - 1 tablespoon milk or water
15 - Pinch of salt
16 - 1 teaspoon oil or butter
→ Garnish (optional)
17 - Extra sliced scallions
18 - Sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together the eggs, milk (or water), and a pinch of salt until well combined. Heat 1 teaspoon oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture, tilting the pan to form a thin layer. Cook for 1–2 minutes until just set, then carefully flip and cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from pan, let cool slightly, and slice into thin ribbons. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - In the same wok, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and translucent. Add peas and carrots, stir-frying for another 2 minutes.
04 - Add the cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until heated through. Return the cooked chicken to the wok.
05 - Add soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, white pepper, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly to combine and heat everything through. Stir in sliced scallions, reserving a few for garnish.
06 - Transfer fried rice to serving plates. Top each portion with sliced egg omelette ribbons. Garnish with extra scallions and sesame seeds if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That magical moment when the rice starts popping and dancing in the wok, releasing nutty aromas that fill your entire kitchen
- The contrast between tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and silky egg ribbons makes every bite exciting
02 -
- Using freshly cooked rice will result in gummy, clumpy fried rice no matter how skilled you are with a wok
- Let your wok get properly hot between additions to maintain that smoky, restaurant-quality sear
03 -
- Have all ingredients prepped and measured before turning on the heat because stir-frying moves fast once it starts
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving as soy sauce brands vary dramatically in salt intensity