Egg Roll Fried Rice Chicken (Printable Version)

Crisp vegetables and tender chicken meet scrambled eggs in this quick Asian-inspired fried rice. A complete meal ready in 35 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
05 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced plus extra for garnish
06 - 1/2 cup bean sprouts, optional

→ Rice

07 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, chilled

→ Aromatics and Sauces

08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
10 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper

→ Cooking Oil

14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola or sunflower

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add minced garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add sliced cabbage and julienned carrots; stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
04 - Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with vegetables.
05 - Add shredded chicken and bean sprouts if using; stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
06 - Add chilled rice, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring rice is well mixed with vegetables and heated through.
07 - Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, sesame oil, and sprinkle with white pepper. Stir everything together until evenly coated.
08 - Toss in green onions, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
09 - Transfer to serving dishes and serve hot, garnished with extra green onions.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy meal ready in just 35 minutes.
  • Combines favorite takeout flavors into one healthy, dairy-free dish.
  • A perfect way to use up leftover chilled rice and cooked chicken.
02 -
  • Always use chilled rice to prevent the dish from becoming mushy and to help the grains separate.
  • Add bean sprouts or water chestnuts at the end to maintain their crisp texture.
  • Ensure the skillet is very hot before adding the garlic and ginger for maximum aroma.
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