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Asian Chicken Fried Rice

Savory Asian Chicken Fried Rice in Just 20 Minutes

This Asian Chicken Fried Rice is a quick, delicious, and customizable dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine substitute with dry sherry if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce Lee Kum Kee Premium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce adjust to taste, use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper black pepper can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh ginger enhances flavor
For the Fried Rice
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for stir-frying) vegetable or canola oil works best
  • 2 large eggs omit for vegan option
  • 1 pound chicken breast substitute with tofu for vegetarian version
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 medium onion diced, shallots can substitute
  • 4 ounces bacon chopped into small bits
  • 1 medium carrot diced, bell pepper or peas can substitute
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 0.5 cup peas substitute with edamame if desired
  • 4 cups day-old cooked white rice fresh rice should be cooled before use
  • 2 green onions sliced separating the white parts from the green

Equipment

  • wok
  • small bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine Chinese cooking wine, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and ground ginger. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Mince garlic, dice onion and carrot, slice green onions, and cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Chop bacon into small bits.
  3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add oil. Crack eggs into the hot oil, stirring gently until just set, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same wok, add chopped bacon and cook until crisp, about 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and onion, stirring for another 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add diced chicken to the wok and stir frequently for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through, reaching 165°F.
  6. Toss in the diced carrot, corn, and peas. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until vegetables soften slightly.
  7. Add cooked rice to the wok, breaking apart clumps. Pour in the sauce and stir vigorously for 1.5 minutes.
  8. Return scrambled eggs to the wok along with the white parts of green onions. Stir everything together for 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve hot, garnishing with the green parts of green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use day-old rice for best texture. Customize with your preferred vegetables.

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