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15-Minute Easy Chicken Fried Rice

Name: 15-Minute Easy Chicken Fried Rice
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 250 g boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp soy sauce; 1 tsp mirin; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1 tsp neutral oil; a pinch white pepper; 4 eggs; a pinch salt; 3 green onions; 3 cloves garlic cloves; 4 cups cooked rice; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp mirin; ½ tbsp chicken bouillon powder; ¼ tsp white pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp oil; ~1 cup frozen peas and carrots; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; ~1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

⏱ 15 min

A simple and quick chicken fried rice recipe that uses basic cooking techniques to achieve restaurant-quality results. Made with fresh chicken thighs, eggs, cooked rice, and simple seasonings, the key is layering flavors and managing heat to keep the rice grains separate and well-coated. Finished with toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds for aromatic depth.

High-protein

Adapted from a video by Aaron and Claire

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Ingredients

boneless skinless chicken thighs250 g
soy saucefor marinating chicken1 tsp
mirinfor marinating chicken1 tsp
cornstarchfor marinating chicken1 tsp
neutral oilfor marinating chicken1 tsp
white pepperfor marinating chickena pinch
eggs4
saltfor eggs

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1
Prepare four cups of cooked rice. If using freshly cooked rice, use long-grain variety for better texture.
2
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Combine with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp oil, and white pepper; massage well to season.
3
Crack 4 eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch of salt, and beat well.
4
Thinly slice the green onions, keeping white and green parts separate; mince the garlic cloves.
5
Pre-cook the frozen peas and carrots in the microwave for 1-2 minutes to remove excess moisture that could affect the final texture.
6
Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 0.5 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, and 0.25 tsp white pepper in a bowl for the sauce.
7
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat with 2 tbsp oil. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook for about 30 seconds until 70% set, then remove and set aside.
8
In the same wok, add 2 tbsp more oil and heat over high heat. Add the marinated chicken, spread it out, and cook for about 2 minutes until browned on the bottom.
9
Add the minced garlic and white parts of green onions; stir-fry until fragrant.
10
Add the 4 cups of cooked rice and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes. Gently break up any clumps by tapping with the spatula, being careful not to crush the rice.
11
Pour the sauce around the edges of the wok and cook for 20-30 seconds to caramelize, then mix well throughout.
12
After 1-2 minutes, add the peas and carrots and stir-fry together for about 2 more minutes. If the rice is still clumpy, add 1 tbsp water to help separate the grains.
13
Add the cooked eggs back to the wok, breaking them into small pieces, and toss everything together for 1-2 minutes.
14
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or soy sauce as needed. Turn off the heat, then add the green parts of green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; toss to combine.

15-Minute Easy Chicken Fried Rice

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