Chicken Fried Rice with Garlic & Ginger
This chicken fried rice combines tender chicken, fragrant garlic and ginger, and veggies with fluffy rice in a savory sauce. It’s quick, customizable, and better than takeout!
Why You Should Make Chicken Fried Rice
- Better than takeout in less than 30 minutes
- Made with pantry-friendly ingredients
- Full of protein, veggies, and flavor
- Great for using leftover rice or chicken
- One-pan and meal-prep friendly
How to Make Chicken Fried Rice
The key to perfect fried rice is high heat, fast cooking, and cold rice. Prep everything ahead and cook in batches to keep it crispy, not soggy.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Cook chicken in oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add veggies and cook 2–3 minutes.
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Push veggies to the side, scramble eggs in the pan. Mix together.
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Add cold rice and cooked chicken. Stir well and break up clumps.
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Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry 2–3 more minutes until hot and well combined.
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Serve with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Best Fried Rice Toppings
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Chopped green onions
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Toasted sesame seeds
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Sriracha or chili oil
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Crushed peanuts
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Lime wedges
Recipe Variations and Ideas
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Use shrimp or tofu instead of chicken
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Add pineapple for a sweet twist
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Swap soy sauce for hoisin or teriyaki
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Stir in spinach or kale for greens
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Top with a fried egg for extra richness
5 Ways to Serve Chicken Fried Rice
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With miso soup or egg drop soup
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Wrapped in lettuce cups
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In a bento box with dumplings
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As a filling for rice paper rolls
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With cucumber salad and pickled veggies
Chicken Fried Rice with Garlic & Ginger
4
servings10
minutes15
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kcalThis chicken fried rice combines tender chicken, fragrant garlic and ginger, and veggies with fluffy rice in a savory sauce. It’s quick, customizable, and better than takeout!
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thigh, cubed
3 cups cold cooked rice
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Cook chicken in oil until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add veggies and cook 2–3 minutes.
In the same pan, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add veggies and cook 2–3 minutes.
Add cold rice and cooked chicken. Stir well and break up clumps.
Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil. Stir-fry 2–3 more minutes until hot and well combined.
Serve with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
