Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice
Restaurant-Style Chicken Fried Rice is a quick and delicious dish that brings the flavors of your favorite hibachi grill right into your kitchen. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or meal prepping. With its savory combination of tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, this one-pan wonder will satisfy your cravings without the need for takeout. In just 45 minutes, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality meal that’s both flavorful and nutritious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ pound chicken breasts (cut into very small pieces)
- 1 ½ teaspoons sesame oil
- 4 cups cooked rice
- ½ cup diced white onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas and carrots)
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat your wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and 2 teaspoons of neutral oil.
- Cook the chicken pieces for about 5-7 minutes until no longer pink, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Push the chicken to one side and add the onions and mixed vegetables, stir-frying until tender.
- Create space in the pan for the eggs; scramble them until fully cooked before mixing with other ingredients.
- Add the rice, remaining soy sauce, and lemon juice; toss everything together until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg