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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    Published on September 20, 2017 - Updated on January 13, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice recipe will rival any Chicken Fried Rice you will find in restaurants. Don't take my word for it, try it
     
    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    Everybody loves Chicken Fried Rice when they have Chinese food. As far as I can recall, Chicken Fried Rice was always a favorite for us growing up. Now you can make Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice right in the comfort of your kitchen!

    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    I swear this Chicken Fried Rice recipe is super easy to make and will taste just like any chicken fried rice you would find in a restaurant. Now I can stop getting takeout from my local restaurants.

    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    I used a skillet to make this wonderful dish, but you can also use a Wok if you have one at your disposal. Regardless of how you decide to make this recipe, it will not disappoint you and your guests.

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Chicken, Short Grain Rice, Sesame Oil, White Onion, Frozen Peas and Carrots, Soy Sauce, Eggs and Green Onions.

    🥣 How to Make Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    Cook and shred the chicken using your favorite method. Set aside.
    Preheat a large skillet with medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom of the skillet. Add white onion, peas, and carrots and fry until tender.
    Slide the vegetable mixture to the side of the skillet, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mixture.
    Add the rice and chicken to the skillet. Pour the soy sauce on top of the mixture. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated through and combined. Add chopped green onions if desired.

    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice

    This Takeout Style Chicken Fried Rice recipe will rival any Chicken Fried Rice you will find in restaurants. Don't take my word for it, try it
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Chinese
    Servings 8
    Calories 229 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 Chicken Breasts, Cooked and Shredded
    • 3 Cups Short Grain Rice, Cooked
    • 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
    • 1 Small White Onion, Chopped
    • 1 Cup Frozen Peas and Carrots
    • 3 tablespoon Low Sodium Soy Sauce
    • 2 Eggs, Slightly Beaten
    • 2 tablespoon Green Onions, Diced

    Instructions
     

    • Cook and shred the chicken using your favorite method. Set aside.
    • Preheat a large skillet with medium heat. Pour sesame oil in the bottom of the skillet. Add white onion, peas and carrots and fry until tender.
    • Slide the vegetable mixture to the side of the skillet, and pour the beaten eggs onto the other side. Using a spatula, scramble the eggs. Once cooked, mix the eggs with the vegetable mixture.
    • Add the rice and chicken to skillet. Pour the soy sauce on top of mixture. Stir and fry the rice and veggie mixture until heated thorough and combined. Add chopped green onions if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 16gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 473mgPotassium: 362mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 1755IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1.3mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      September 20, 2022 at 1:41 pm

      This recipe is delicious. I used leftover chicken to make it and it turned out perfectly. It was very tasty and a big hit with my family.

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