Description
Easy Chicken Fried Rice (Restaurant-Style) is a flavorful and satisfying dish that brings the essence of your favorite hibachi restaurant right into your kitchen. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this one-pan meal features tender chicken, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables, all infused with rich umami flavors from soy sauce and sesame oil. This recipe not only delivers on taste but also offers versatility; you can easily customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Plus, with minimal cleanup required, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or meal prep. Experience the joy of cooking restaurant-quality fried rice at home with ease!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop chicken into small pieces.
- Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and mixed vegetables for 3-4 minutes.
- Push veggies aside, scramble two eggs until just set, then mix.
- Add back the chicken along with soy sauce, sesame oil, and cooled rice; stir until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg