Name: Simple Chinese Chicken Fried Rice
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice (day-old or cooled); 300g chicken breast (cut into small pieces); 1 cup mixed vegetables (corn, peas, diced carrots); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons butter or oil

Simple Chinese Chicken Fried Rice

A quick and easy Chinese-style fried rice loaded with tender chicken pieces, fresh vegetables, and fluffy rice. This one-pan dish is ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for beginners. It's a complete meal that's both satisfying and delicious.

28 min

Easy

4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet2/10

Salty6/10

Sour0/10

Umami6/10

Spicy0/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces contrast with individual, slightly chewy day-old rice grains that have been stir-fried to a lightly golden finish. The mixed vegetables add soft pops of texture (especially peas and corn) and occasional slight crunch from the carrots.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory notes of soy sauce and butter dominate, with toasty, slightly caramelized rice aromas and a subtle cooked-chicken savory background. Sweet vegetal hints from the carrots and corn round out the nose.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Light jasmine tea or a crisp, light lager to cut through the savory richness; chilled green tea is a non-alcoholic alternative.

🥗 Side Dishes

Simple cucumber salad with a light vinegar dressing, steamed or sautéed bok choy or gai lan, and a clear soup such as egg drop or miso; spring rolls or dumplings also pair well.

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken turns white and is cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the same pan. Pour in the cooked rice and break up any clumps with your spoon. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the rice is heated through and starts to turn slightly golden.

Add the mixed vegetables (corn, peas, and carrots) to the pan. Stir everything together and cook for 2 minutes until the vegetables are warm.

Return the cooked chicken to the pan. Pour the soy sauce over everything and mix well for 1-2 minutes until all ingredients are combined and coated with soy sauce.

Taste the dish and add a pinch of salt and pepper if needed. Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.