Egg Roll Fried Rice with Chicken (Printable Version)

Crisp vegetables, tender chicken, and savory scrambled eggs combine with aromatic rice in this quick Asian-inspired dish ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
02 - 2 large eggs

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
04 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or shredded
05 - 1/2 cup green onions, sliced plus extra for garnish
06 - 1/2 cup bean sprouts, optional

→ Rice

07 - 3 cups cooked jasmine or long-grain rice, chilled

→ Aromatics and Sauces

08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
10 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, optional
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
13 - 1/4 teaspoon white pepper or black pepper

→ Cooking Oil

14 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil such as canola or sunflower

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add sliced cabbage and julienned carrots to the wok. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened.
03 - Push vegetables to the side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil and pour in beaten eggs. Scramble until just set, then mix with the vegetables.
04 - Add shredded chicken and bean sprouts if using. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes until heated through.
05 - Add chilled rice to the wok, breaking up any clumps. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, ensuring rice is well mixed with vegetables and heated through.
06 - Drizzle in soy sauce, oyster sauce if using, and sesame oil. Sprinkle with white pepper. Stir everything together until evenly coated.
07 - Toss in sliced green onions, reserving some for garnish. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra green onions.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes.
  • A healthy, dairy-free meal packed with protein and fresh vegetables.
  • The perfect way to repurpose leftover rice and cooked chicken.
02 -
  • Prepare all your ingredients before turning on the heat, as the stir-fry process moves very quickly once it starts.
  • Use a large skillet or wok to allow plenty of surface area for the rice to crisp up and for the vegetables to cook evenly.
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