Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
Crispy chicken and vegetables in stir-fried rice.
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Ingredients
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Chicken & Marinade
Rice & Vegetables
Seasoning
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine the boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking the Chicken
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Stir-frying the Vegetables and Rice
- 3
- 4
Add Peas and Rice
Add the green peas and cooked jasmine rice to the skillet. Stir well to combine and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through.
- 5
Add the Chicken
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the chopped green onions and sesame oil. Mix everything together.
- 6
Add Seasoning
Pour in the additional soy sauce and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated.
Cooking the Eggs
- 7
Serving
- 8
Serve the Fried Rice
Remove the skillet from heat. Serve the chicken fried rice hot, garnished with additional green onions if desired.
