Easy Chinese Fried Rice

All you need is 15 minutes and a few simple ingredients to make this easy Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

📝 Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked day-old rice (about 550g (see note 1 on how to cook the rice))
• 3 eggs (beaten)
• 1/2 cup carrots (diced (about 75g))
• 1/2 cup peas (about 70g)
• 3 scallions (green parts only, sliced)
• 1/2 medium onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons Chinese cooking wine
• Chicken
• 350 g boneless (skinless chicken thighs, diced)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
• Oil for cooking

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Before you start cooking, make sure all your ingredients are prepped and ready to go. Fried rice cooks very quickly.
2. 2Beat the eggs and set aside.
3. 3If you’re using fresh vegetables, dice the carrots and slice the scallions. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
4. 4Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with the salt and chicken bouillon.
5. 5Mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cooking wine in a small bowl and set aside.
6. 6Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add a little oil, then add the chicken. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
7. 7Transfer the chicken to a plate.
8. 8Add the eggs to the pan and scramble until just set. Remove and set aside with the chicken.
9. 9Add a little more oil if needed, then add the onions and garlic. Stir fry for about 1 minute.
10. 10Add the carrots and peas and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with a little chicken bouillon and the chili flakes, then stir well.
11. 11Add the rice, the chicken and eggs to the pan. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together, break up any clumps. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes.
12. 12If you’re using a wok, spread the rice out across the surface and leave it undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. This helps the rice toast slightly and develop even more flavor.
13. 13Stir everything together, then add the scallions.
14. 14Taste and adjust as needed. If you’d like it spicier, add more chili flakes while stir frying.
15. 15Serve hot and enjoy.