Chicken Breast Fried Rice
Savor the delightful flavors of our Chicken Breast Fried Rice, where tender chicken meets perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying meal! Toss in vibrant veggies and a splash of soy sauce for that irresistible umami kick. This quick and easy dish is your go-to for a comforting dinner that’s bursting with taste and texture!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken breast (454 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken breast by cleaning it.
- 2
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breast.
- 3
Stir-fry the chicken breast in a pan.
- 4
Add water to the chicken breast and boil it.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old rice that's been refrigerated because the starches retrograde and firm up, reducing moisture content by 20-30% to prevent mushy fried rice.ingredient20-30% moisture reduction
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - this creates the 'wok hei' (breath of the wok) that gives authentic smoky flavor through the Maillard reaction.equipment400-450°F
- ✓Cut chicken breast into uniform ¼-inch pieces and cook in small batches for 2-3 minutes per batch to maintain high heat and achieve proper searing without steaming.technique¼-inch pieces, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add beaten eggs to one side of the pan first, let them set for 30 seconds, then scramble and push to create distinct egg pieces rather than coating the rice.timing30 seconds
- ✓Season with soy sauce in a 2:1 ratio of light to dark soy sauce - light for saltiness, dark for color and subtle sweetness without overpowering the dish.ingredient2:1 ratio
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Chicken Breast Fried Rice
Savor the delightful flavors of our Chicken Breast Fried Rice, where tender chicken meets perfectly cooked rice for a satisfying meal! Toss in vibrant veggies and a splash of soy sauce for that irresistible umami kick. This quick and easy dish is your go-to for a comforting dinner that’s bursting with taste and texture!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- pepper
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken breast (454 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken breast by cleaning it.
- 2
Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken breast.
- 3
Stir-fry the chicken breast in a pan.
- 4
Add water to the chicken breast and boil it.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use day-old rice that's been refrigerated because the starches retrograde and firm up, reducing moisture content by 20-30% to prevent mushy fried rice.ingredient20-30% moisture reduction
- ✓Heat your wok or pan to 400-450°F before adding oil - this creates the 'wok hei' (breath of the wok) that gives authentic smoky flavor through the Maillard reaction.equipment400-450°F
- ✓Cut chicken breast into uniform ¼-inch pieces and cook in small batches for 2-3 minutes per batch to maintain high heat and achieve proper searing without steaming.technique¼-inch pieces, 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add beaten eggs to one side of the pan first, let them set for 30 seconds, then scramble and push to create distinct egg pieces rather than coating the rice.timing30 seconds
- ✓Season with soy sauce in a 2:1 ratio of light to dark soy sauce - light for saltiness, dark for color and subtle sweetness without overpowering the dish.ingredient2:1 ratio