this chicken fried rice is spicy, loaded with flavor, and takes less than 30 minutes to make! this chicken fried rice recipe is complete with wine pairings for date night in, too!
3cupscooked riceday-old rice is preferable, cooked in chicken stock also recommended
1Tbsp.soy sauce
1Tbsp.sesame oil
1cupshredded, cooked chicken
2eggs
salt + pepperto taste
Instructions
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil, and swirl the pan to coat in oil.
Add carrots and half of the scallions, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add shallots, cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add half of the butter, crushed red pepper, and peas. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute until peas are softened. Add ginger and garlic, and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Be mindful to not let the garlic burn.
Add the cooked rice to the pan, and stir to mix it into the veggies. Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, and add remaining 1/2 of butter. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently as it the rice cooks. Mix in the shredded chicken, then push the fried rice to one half of the pan. Turn the heat down to medium.
In a medium bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Pour the eggs into the empty half of the pan, and scramble the eggs. Mix the scrambled eggs into the fried rice.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, garnish with remaining scallions, and serve hot!