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Superior Takeout-Style Chicken Fried Rice

Ilia @iliaOct 20, 2026

12 ingredients

13 steps

What you need

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 1.5 lb chicken breasts
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cup frozen peas
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 1 small bunch green onions
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • toasted sesame oil

Method

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  1. 1

    Rinse the rice in a strainer or colander under cold, flowing water, then drain it and place it into a small saucepan. Incorporate water and bring this mixture to a boil over high heat.

  2. 2

    After the liquid reaches a boil, stir the contents, cover the saucepan, and lower the heat to a low setting. Cook the rice until all the liquid has been absorbed, which should take 15 to 18 minutes. Once finished, take the rice off the heat and allow it to sit, still covered, for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Peel and finely chop the garlic. Peel and cut the yellow onion into small cubes. Wash and dry the carrots and green onions. Peel and cut the carrots into small cubes. Remove the root ends from the green onions and chop them. Measure out the peas.

  4. 4

    Warm a skillet over medium heat.

  5. 5

    Dice the chicken into pieces suitable for a single bite. Season these pieces with salt and pepper.

  6. 6

    Grease the bottom of the skillet with oil. Add the chicken and cook, stirring periodically, until it is thoroughly cooked, approximately 2-3 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.

  7. 7

    Place the skillet back on the stove, raise the heat to medium-high, and add more oil. Add the garlic, yellow onion, carrots, and peas to the skillet. Stir-fry them until they are tender, about 2-3 minutes.

  8. 8

    In a small bowl, beat the eggs.

  9. 9

    Shift the vegetables to one side of the skillet and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked, then mix them with the vegetables.

  10. 10

    Uncover the rice and use a fork to fluff it.

  11. 11

    Add the rice, chicken, and soy sauce to the vegetables. Stir until everything is well combined and heated through, which should take 1-2 minutes.

  12. 12

    Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the dish with green onions.

  13. 13

    To serve, spoon the fried rice into a bowl. Enjoy your meal!

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