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Easy Chicken Fried Rice with Mixed Vegetables
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

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