Chicken Fried Rice

Name: Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil (divided (if unavailable, substitute another high heat oil)); ½ lb boneless (skinless chicken thighs, cubed); 1 small onion (diced); 2 medium garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon ginger (minced); 1 medium carrot (diced); ½ cup frozen peas (thawed and patted dry); 4 cups cold cooked long-grain rice; 2 large eggs (whisked); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 scallions (thinly sliced); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Chicken fried rice is a fast, one-pan dinner made with tender chicken, fluffy cold rice, scrambled eggs, and simple vegetables. This easy fried rice recipe delivers classic homemade Chinese flavor in under 30 minutes and works just as well for weeknight dinners as it does for next-day lunches.

Updated at: Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:32:17 GMT