How to Make Easy One-Pan Chicken Fried Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

One-pan meals are a lifesaver when it comes to cooking dinner on busy weeknights. Not only do they save time on clean-up, but they also allow for easy and convenient preparation. One of our favorite one-pan meals is the Easy One-Pan Chicken Fried Rice. This dish is not only simple to make, but it is also incredibly delicious and satisfying. Plus, it's a great way to use up any leftover rice and vegetables you have on hand.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup diced carrots
  • ¼ cup sliced green onions, white and lighter green parts
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha mayonnaise, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onions, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat canola and sesame oils in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot and 1/4 cup green onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic powder and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in rice, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring only once or twice, until rice is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas; cook for 2 minutes.
  • Push rice mixture to the sides of the pan, creating a circle in the middle. Add butter to the center of the pan. When melted, pour eggs into the center. Cook eggs, stirring often, until almost set, about 3 minutes. Stir eggs into the rice mixture. Stir in soy sauce and rice vinegar; cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Serve immediately topped with Sriracha mayo and green onions.
  • Nutrition

    427 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 138mg
    • Sodium: 1124mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 247mg