{"id":8250,"date":"2023-11-21T10:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/?p=8250"},"modified":"2025-08-15T19:04:52","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T23:04:52","slug":"chicken-fried-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/omnivorescookbook.com\/chicken-fried-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Chicken Fried Rice (\u9e21\u8089\u7092\u996d)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For a super fast and delicious dinner, my chicken fried rice is here for you, full-flavored and quicker than any delivery! The crispy rice is mixed with tender juicy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a savory sauce that tastes even better than the Chinese restaurant version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken fried rice is a super fast and easy one-pot dish that is perfect for a satisfying meal and a classic example of authentic Chinese rice recipes<\/a>. Especially when you have limited ingredients in your pantry and too little time to cook. All you need is some leftover rice, frozen veggies, chicken pieces and pantry staples. I\u2019ll show you how to get the rice to that crispy fried texture and how to get your chicken nice and juicy, with a savory, slightly sweet sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chicken fried rice ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day-old rice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to fried rice, the older the rice, the better the result. For \u201cday-old\u201d rice, it means leftover rice that has been refrigerated or even frozen (and thawed) for at least a day or longer. When the rice stays in the fridge for days, the grains lose moisture and become drier. So they will separate easily and create a crispier result for fried rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marinate the chicken<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spending five minutes marinating the chicken goes a long way. The soy sauce and the wine give the chicken an extra rich flavor. And the cornstarch keeps the meat tender. It takes no time to put the marinade together, and you can let the chicken marinate while preparing the rest of the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mise en place <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re ready to cook, your table should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n