Description
Transform yesterday's leftovers into a vibrant, flavorful masterpiece with this easy fried rice recipe. It's quick to cook, versatile, and perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups cooked, day-old white rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots blend
1/2 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg, lightly beate
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Break up any large clumps of cold rice with your hands
- Heat a large wok or skillet over high heat and add the vegetable oil
- Stir-fry the diced onion for 1-2 minutes until soft, then add the garlic for an additional 30 seconds
- Add the frozen peas and carrots and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the diced chicken and heat through
- Push everything to one side of the wok, pour in the egg, and scramble until just set
- Incorporate the cold rice, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper, mixing thoroughly
- Continue to stir-fry the mixture over high heat for 3-5 minutes, pressing the rice against the surface
- Drizzle with sesame oil, toss to combine, and serve garnished with green onions
Notes
Ensure to use day-old rice for the best texture.
Feel free to customize with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg