Chicken Fried Rice For One
Make a quick Chicken Fried Rice for one in just 15 minutes with tender chicken, vegetables, and perfectly seasoned rice for an easy, flavorful meal.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ½ tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup chopped onions
- ¼ cup peas
- ¼ cup chopped carrots (1 medium carrot)
- ¼ cup corn
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- ½ cup cooked, shredded chicken
- ¾ cup cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, but recommended)
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Crack the egg into a small bowl and whisk until well combined.
- In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, melt the butter until bubbling. Add the onions, peas, carrots, and corn. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the shredded chicken and cooked rice. Stir for about 30 seconds, just until heated through.
- Push the mixture to one side of the skillet. Pour the beaten egg into the open space and cook until it begins to scramble.
- When the egg is mostly set but still slightly soft, mix it into the rice, vegetables, and chicken.
- Stir in the soy sauce and oyster sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil if using.
- Sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
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Notes
Note: Oyster sauce adds rich, savory flavor and is key to achieving that restaurant-style taste. It’s thick and umami-rich but doesn’t taste like oysters. Look for it in the Asian section of most grocery stores or at a local Asian market.
- Use Cold, Cooked Rice: Day-old rice fries best and won’t turn mushy. Cold rice keeps its texture and gives your chicken fried rice that authentic restaurant-style taste.
- Prep Ahead: Have all ingredients ready, including chopped vegetables, beaten egg, and measured sauces, before cooking for a quick and efficient stir-fry process.
- Cook in Stages: Start with the vegetables, then add the chicken, rice, and egg. This helps each ingredient cook evenly and keeps every bite flavorful.
- Scramble the Egg Separately: Push the rice and vegetables to one side of the skillet and cook the egg on the other. This prevents overcooking and gives the egg a soft, fluffy texture.
- Adjust the Flavor: Add ginger, chili garlic sauce, or a splash of rice vinegar to enhance the flavor and make your fried rice uniquely yours.
- Use the Right Pan: A wok, nonstick skillet, or well-heated stainless steel pan all work well. Make sure the pan is hot before adding oil to help prevent sticking and to create evenly fried, flavorful rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 251mg | Sodium: 941mg | Potassium: 685mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 6171IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg
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