Easy Chicken Fried Rice with Mixed Vegetables
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 3 cups cooked rice, preferably day-old
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 5 to 6 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the frozen mixed vegetables and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Push the chicken and vegetables to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty space and scramble them until just set.
Add the cooked rice and soy sauce to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes, breaking up any rice clumps, until the mixture is heated through and evenly coated.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the sliced green onions over the top before serving.
Day-old rice works best here because it stays separate and does not turn mushy during stir-frying. If you only have fresh rice, spread it on a tray for 10 minutes to let some moisture evaporate. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water to restore moisture. You can swap the chicken for leftover rotisserie pieces if needed, but keep the cooking time short so they do not dry out.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Equipment: Large Skillet, Spatula