Chicken fried rice is a delicious , Here's a simple recipe for you,
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (preferably cooled) 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, and diced bell peppers) 2 eggs, beaten 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 green onions, chopped Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1. Preparation:
- Ensure all ingredients are chopped, diced, and ready to go before starting the cooking process.
2. Cooking Rice:
- Use day-old cooked rice for the best texture. Freshly cooked rice tends to be too sticky.
- If using freshly cooked rice, spread it on a tray and let it cool in the refrigerator for a few hours.
3. Cooking Chicken:
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. Vegetables and Eggs:
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil.
- Add mixed vegetables and stir-fry until they are tender but still crisp.
- Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and pour the beaten eggs into the other side.
- Scramble the eggs until they are fully cooked.
5. Combining Ingredients:
- Add the cooked rice to the pan, breaking up any clumps.
- Pour soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and sesame oil over the rice.
- Stir everything together, ensuring that the sauce is evenly distributed.
6. Adding Chicken and Green Onions:
- Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and stir to combine with the rice and vegetables.
- Toss in chopped green onions and stir for an additional minute.
7. Final Seasoning:
- Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more soy sauce, salt, or pepper according to your preference.
8. Serve:
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove the pan from the heat.
- Serve the chicken fried rice hot, optionally garnished with additional green onions.
Enjoy your homemade chicken fried rice!