Chinese Style Chicken Fried Rice

A classic takeout staple made at home with day-old rice, scrambled eggs, peas, and savory diced chicken. Seasoned with toasted sesame oil and soy sauce, it has that authentic smoky "wok hei" flavor. This one-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.

Prep 7 minCook 21 minTotal 28 minUpdated Jul 3, 202628 minHigh ProteinGluten Free

A classic takeout staple made at home with day-old rice, scrambled eggs, peas, and savory diced chicken. Seasoned with toasted sesame oil and soy sauce, it has that authentic smoky "wok hei" flavor. This one-pot meal is the perfect way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 80 g Green String Bean
  • 150 g Chicken Thigh (boneless)
  • 1 piece(s) Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Chives
  • 1/2 medium onion Onion
  • 1 tsp Red Bell Pepper
  • 60 g Rice
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice in advance (according to the instructions on the package) and let it cool.
  2. Cut the green string bean into small pieces, blanch for 3 minutes, and drain.
  3. Meanwhile, dice the chicken thighs, onion and red ball pepper. Cut the chives into small pieces and mince the garlic.
  4. Heat the butter in a pan, add the garlic and onion, then sauté until lightly browned.
  5. Add the chicken thighs and stir-fry until they are cooked. Add the blanched green string bean.
  6. Add the soy sauce and stir-fry well. Add the rice and diced red ball pepper.
  7. Add the chives. Then serve and enjoy!

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Storage

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