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How to Make Chicken Fried Rice

This chicken fried rice recipe brings you an Asian classic, a simple yet delicious fried rice with chicken thighs and multi-colored vegetables.
  • cook TIME 25 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 40 mins
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 463 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (16)

  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into small cubes
  • 3 oz carrots diced
  • 3 oz frozen peas
  • 3 oz corn
  • 1.5 oz raw cured bacon sliced
  • 2 cups cooked medium-grain rice from 1 cup uncooked
  • 2 medium eggs cracked and whisked
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Thai fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup scallions sliced

INSTRUCTIONS

Prep:

1

Cut the chicken: Cut the chicken thighs into thin strips, then cut the strips crosswise into small cubes.

2

Dice the carrots: Peel the carrots with a vegetable peeler, then cut them into segments. Cut the segments lengthwise into slices, cut the slices lengthwise into thin strips, then cut the strips into dice.

3

Cook the rice: Use a pot, rice cooker, Instant Pot, or microwave to cook rice.

4

Prepare the eggs: Prepare a small bowl and crack the eggs in it. Whisk them thoroughly.

5

Slice the bacon: Cut the bacon slices into small pieces.

6

Mince the garlic: Slice off the root part of the cloves and bash them with a knife. Peel away the skin, then mince the cloves with a mincer or a knife.

7

Slice the scallions: Bunch the scallions together and slice the scallions into thin rounds.

Cook:

1

Mix the rice: Prepare a big bowl and add 2 cups of cooked medium-grain rice. Mix the rice thoroughly with 2 medium eggs, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, and 1/2 tsp paprika.

2

Stir-fry the bacon: Place a pan over low heat until hot. Add 1.5 oz raw cured bacon and stir for 2 minutes.

3

Stir-fry the chicken: Turn up to medium heat. Add 1 tbsp canola oil, 16 oz chicken thighs, and 1/2 tsp paprika. Stir-fry for 7 minutes.

4

Stir-fry the vegetables: Add 3 oz carrots, 3 oz frozen peas, 3 oz corn, and 2 tbsp garlic. Stir-fry for another 4 minutes. Remove the chicken, bacon, and vegetables from the pan.

5

Stir-fry the rice: To the same pan, add 1 tbsp canola oil and the mixed rice. Stir-fry for 7 minutes.

6

Add the cooked ingredients: Add the chicken, bacon, and vegetables back to the pan. Stir for 2 minutes.

7

Add the seasoning: Season the fried rice with 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 cup of scallions, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp Thai fish sauce. Stir for 2 minutes to combine.

8

Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 463kcal | Fat 18.7g | Saturated Fat 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat 4g | Monounsaturated Fat 9g | Cholesterol 195mg | Sodium 601mg | Potassium 560mg | Carbohydrate 41g | Fiber 3g | Sugar 4g | Protein 32g | Vitamin A 4471IU | Vitamin C 9mg | Calcium 50mg | Iron 4mg