My husband is Chinese, so when we get together with his side of the family there is a lot of authentic Chinese food involved. I’m not too adventurous when it comes to eating duck head or chicken feet, so it’s become sort of a family joke to make sure there’s always fried rice on the table for me. It’s a safe bet. And if there’s going to be fried rice, it better be good. I’ve become quite the connoisseur of fried rice, and I can tell you that they are not all created equally. I’ve tried recreating it many times over the years, but finally landed on my favorite version. And I haven’t looked back since.
2 cups prepared rice
1 chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces and seasoned with salt & pepper
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 green onions, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 egg
2 tablespoons + 1 tsp sesame oil, divided
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or more)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste
For best results cook your rice the day before then keep covered in the fridge overnight until you are ready to make the fried rice. It helps it dry out and gives it a better texture, not so sticky. To make the fried rice, whisk egg with 1 teaspoon seasame oil in a small dish then set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large wok or skillet over med-high heat. Add seasoned chicken then stir fry until cooked through and remove to a plate. Heat remaining tablespoon sesame oil in the wok then add frozen mixed vegetables and green onions. Stir fry until tender, about 2 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 30 more seconds. Push vegetables to the side of the wok then add egg and sesame oil mixture into the center and scramble. Add cooked chicken, rice, vegetable oil and soy sauce to wok then toss well to combine and stir fry until heated through. Season with salt and pepper (or a little more soy sauce) to taste.
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This looks delicious – glad someone loves their fried rice, too!
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Yummy!!
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what a coincidence we just had our veggie version today 🙂 this looks delicious
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I think every night should be fried rice night 🙂
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I love fried rice! This looks delicious 🙂
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I’m a huge fan of egg fried rice, especially with chicken. Lovely to know this has the ‘authentic’ seal of approval! Thanks 🙂
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Thank you! I hope it lives up to your expectations 😉
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Fried Rice is ALWAYS a good idea 🙂 Great Recipe!
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This looks very tasty! I’ve been wanting to tried fried rice (making it, that is) for a long time, but hadn’t gotten around to researching recipes. Now that you’ve posted this, I may just have to try it this week. I also love the fact that the best recipe that you’ve found comes from a girl from Iowa, of all places.
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Ha! I never realized the irony in that, Iowa is pretty exotic you know 🙂 You’ll have to let me know if you get a chance to make it!
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My husband’s fav! I will have to try this recipe soon!!
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I hope it gets his stamp of approval! 🙂
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Just a query. Some recipes state that you should cook the rice, drain and leave to dry in a single layer. (Can’t say I bother with this) Just wondering if this is an authentic method?
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I’ve never let it dry in a single layer, but I have found that if you make the rice the day before and keep it covered in the fridge then it turns out better. Good luck!
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Thanks. Will try that!
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This looks so good. Funny story too lol. I have cousins that are Vietnamese so I understand to a degree lol
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Too funny! I’m training my kids while they’re young so hopefully they’ll be a little more adventurous than I am in that department 😉
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Lol, I doubt that, kids are picky haha
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Love fried rice too!! Suddenly very hungry… 🙂
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Yes, you most definitely know how to do Chinese food! I have no doubt this will be amazing!
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Well, I know how to do Americanized Chinese food 🙂
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Wow im hungry now just by the look of it.Please do visit my blog too sometimes!
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Thanks! I always enjoy finding new blogs, I’ll go check yours out!
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Hmm, we could say bye bye to duck heads and chicken feet as I don’t eat them, too. Fried rice, however, is the most amazing Chinese food I could ever have. This looks so delish. Thanks for joining FF once again and see you again next week. Have a lovely weekend. Happy FF! 🙂
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Thank you for all your thoughtful comments, it means a lot. I love being a part of FF and meeting so many wonderful people! And so glad we can bond over Fried Rice 🙂
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As long as I have larger share of fried rice. 😀
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Ha! Fair enough.
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now this could go on to my list of favourite and comfort foods, it looks great, right up my street as they say. I hope you had a glass of bubbly and a wonderful weekend to come, Justine xx
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Thanks, Justine for the thoughtful comments, it means a lot! I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well! Jamie
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Thank you and you too! Thank you for sharing in the first place x
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Yum! I haven’t found the perfect method yet, I’ll have to try yours!
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Oh good, I hope this one works for you!
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Always in the mood for some fried rice!
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I like the way you think!
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This looks so good, love a good fried rice dish!
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Much better alternative to getting take out Chinese~!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
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Definitely! And hey, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave all these thoughtful comments! Have a wonderful day! xx Jamie
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