Chinese Chicken Fried Rice Recipe
This Chinese Chicken Fried Rice recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick and delicious meal. Packed with tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant rice, this fried rice is sure to become a family favorite.
- Author: Maya Quinn
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine or Dry Sherry Wine
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
For the Fried Rice:
- 4 1/2 cups cooked jasmine rice (day-old)
- 1/2 lb skinless, boneless chicken thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup carrot, finely diced
- 1/2 cup peas, frozen
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 4 teaspoons vegetable oil or neutral-tasting oil
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Stir-fry the marinated chicken in a hot wok until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics and vegetables: Stir-fry garlic, shallots, peas, and carrots in the wok.
- Cook the eggs: Scramble eggs in the wok and combine with the vegetables.
- Add rice and chicken: Toss in the cooked rice, chicken, and sauce. Mix until rice is evenly coated.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, ensuring the rice is browned. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For the jasmine rice, cook about 1 1/2 cups of uncooked rice to yield 4 1/2 cups cooked rice.
- Day-old rice works best for fried rice as it is drier and less likely to become mushy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Chinese, Chicken Fried Rice, Stir-Fry, Easy, Quick, Homemade