15-Minute Chicken Fried Rice with Egg (Better Than Takeout!)
Chicken fried rice is the ultimate comfort food, and this version brings bold flavor with minimal effort. Tender chicken, fluffy eggs, sweet peas and carrots, and crunchy green onions come together in a symphony of textures, all coated in a savory blend of soy sauce, rich butter, and nutty sesame oil. A pinch of 5-spice powder adds a warm, aromatic twist that takes this classic dish to the next level. It’s quick, delicious, and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings!
Equipment
- large skillet or wok to cook the fried rice
- wooden spoon for stirring
- cutting board and chef's knife to chop the ingredients
- measuring cups and spoons to measure ingredients accurately
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked white rice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat in a large skillet or wok. Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl.
- Add the beaten eggs to the heated skillet and stir until just cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt. Add the 5-spice powder, garlic powder, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the rice, frozen peas and carrots, and soy sauce. Stir and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, until everything is combined and the carrots and peas are heated through.
- In the meantime, chop the green onions.
- Add the cooked eggs, green onions, and sesame oil to the skillet. Stir to combine everything thoroughly and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until everything is heated through evenly. Taste and add salt or extra soy sauce if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Depending on the saltiness of your soy sauce and chicken, you may want to add extra salt after you have put all the ingredients together. I always taste everything together before adding additional salt to keep the dish from getting too salty.