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Chicken Fried Rice from the Restaurant Style

This easy chicken fried rice recipe brings restaurant flavors right to your kitchen with simple ingredients and quick cooking. Perfect for a tasty weeknight meal, it’s both satisfying and full of savory goodness.

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TIME30 min

SERVINGS4

RATING4.9 / 5

Chicken Fried Rice from the Restaurant Style

COOKBOOK / 34763

01 / WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Adjust servings4

Salt 2 tbsp Soaked Rice 350g Oil 1 tsp 2 Eggs Pinch of salt Pinch of yellow food colour Oil 2 tbsp Chopped Garlic 1 tbsp Chopped Red Chillies 1 tbsp Chicken 300g Salt 1 tbsp French beans 3 tbsp Carrot ¼ Cup Capsicum ¼ Cup Cabbage ½ Cup Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Red Chilli Sauce 1 tbsp Pepper 1 tsp

02 / HOW TO MAKE IT

Let's cook.

01

Step 1

Start by boiling a pot of salted water. Add the soaked rice and cook it until it’s about 80% done. Drain the water and let the rice cool down.

02

Step 2

In a pan, heat some oil. Beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt and a little yellow food coloring, if you have it. Pour the eggs into the pan, cook for a minute or two, then scramble them and set aside.

03

Step 3

In another pan, heat some oil and sauté chopped garlic and red chilies for about a minute. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt, and cook until the chicken is done, about 3-4 minutes.

04

Step 4

Toss in chopped french beans, carrots, capsicum, and cabbage. Stir-fry everything together for a couple of minutes.

05

Step 5

Pour in soy sauce and red chili sauce, then mix everything well so the flavors come together.

06

Step 6

Finally, add the cooked rice and scrambled eggs back into the pan. Season with pepper and give it a good stir until everything is heated through.

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Step 7

Serve hot and enjoy your homemade chicken fried rice!

03 / EXTRA DETAILS

Good to know.

Cook's tip

- Use day-old rice for the best texture; fresh rice can become mushy.
- Cook ingredients over high heat to get a slight crisp and smoky flavor.
- Add soy sauce gradually and taste as you go to avoid oversalting.

Why you’ll love it

This dish is a perfect blend of savory flavors and satisfying textures. It’s quick to make, uses simple ingredients, and brings that comforting restaurant taste right to your home. Plus, it’s a great way to use leftover rice and customize with your favorite veggies and proteins.

Serving ideas

Serve hot with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh cucumber salad to balance the richness. A drizzle of sriracha or a sprinkle of chopped green onions can add a nice kick and extra freshness.

Storage & leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat to keep the rice from drying out, adding a splash of water or soy sauce if needed. Avoid microwaving directly to maintain the best texture.