Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

A popular Asian dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. This recipe is quick, versatile, and nutritious. You can easily adapt it by adding any vegetables you have on hand.

⏱ Cooking Time: 60 minutes

👥 Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice

• 400 g chicken breast fillet, cut into small cubes

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

• 1 medium carrot, diced

• 1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets

• 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced

• ½ cup peas (frozen)

• 2 eggs, beaten

• 2 tbsp sesame oil

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sugar

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

• Green onions, chopped (for garnish)

Method

1. Rinse the rice well, then cook it in 4 cups of boiling water until tender. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

2. In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil, add the chicken pieces, and stir-fry until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Add the beaten eggs to the pan, scramble until fully cooked, then cut into small pieces. Set aside with the chicken.

4. Heat the remaining sesame oil in the pan. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; stir-fry until fragrant.

5. Add carrot and peas, and cook for 3–5 minutes.

6. Add the cooled rice to the vegetables. Stir well to break apart any clumps and mix evenly.

7. Season with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

8. Return the chicken and scrambled eggs to the pan, tossing everything together until heated through.

9. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.