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Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken Fried Rice is a take out classic that you can easily make at home. Serve it on it's own or as part of a bigger meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, North American
Keyword: chicken, Stir Fry
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 618kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup long grain white rice
  • 2 Cups water
  • 2 Chicken thighs
  • 1 Chicken breast
  • 1 Tablespoon garlic salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 Carrots finely diced
  • 1/2 Cup peas defrosted
  • 1/2 Red pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 Yellow pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 Green pepper finely diced
  • 1 Leek ends trimmed, cut in half length ways and thinly sliced
  • 2 Garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • Fresh coriander for serving optional

Instructions

  • ​Preheat oven to 370 degrees F. Rub two tablespoons of the olive oil all over the chicken and then season with the garlic salt and black pepper. Place on a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a cutting board. Roughly cut chicken into small pieces or strips. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon of the olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the rice and stir until the rice is coated in the oil, about a minute. Reduce heat to low, add boiling water, cover and leave to cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water has absorbed. Remove from heat. Fluff with a fork.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, add the sesame oil and garlic. Stir for a minute. Add the peppers, carrots and leeks. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 5-8 minutes or until soft. Add the rice and stir well for a couple of minutes. Push the vegetables aside in the pan and add the eggs. Use a wooden spoon, break up the eggs and stir them as they cook. Incorporate the eggs into the rice and stir. Add the chicken, peas, soy sauce and sesame seeds. Stir well and remove from heat.
  • Can top with fresh coriander leaves and extra soy sauce to serve.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Chicken Fried Rice
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 618 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 214mg71%
Sodium 3017mg131%
Potassium 754mg22%
Carbohydrates 51g17%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 6395IU128%
Vitamin C 71mg86%
Calcium 116mg12%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.