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Better Than Take Out Fried Rice Easy Dinner Recipe

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Better Than Take Out Fried Rice is a quick easy homemade chicken fried rice recipe made with savory soy sauce, eggs, vegetables, and restaurant-style flavor.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups cooked cold rice
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • 3 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok.
  2. Cook chicken until golden and heated through.
  3. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Scramble eggs and remove from pan.
  5. Sauté onion, garlic, peas, and carrots.
  6. Add cold rice and break apart clumps.
  7. Stir fry rice until heated through and lightly crispy.
  8. Add soy sauce and sesame oil.
  9. Return chicken and eggs to pan.
  10. Mix well and garnish with green onions.
  11. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Use day-old rice for best texture.
  • Cook over high heat for authentic flavor.
  • Do not overuse soy sauce.
  • Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • Use sesame oil carefully because flavor is strong.
  • Add extra vegetables for healthier fried rice.
  • Fresh garlic creates best flavor.
  • Reheat in skillet for best texture.
  • Prep ingredients before cooking because fried rice cooks quickly.
  • Butter adds hibachi-style richness.

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