better than take-out fried rice

Name: Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 cup(s) rice, prepared; 1/2 pound(s) boneless chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces or use the same amount of medium-size shrimp cooked; 1 cup(s) peas and carrots, frozen; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; 1/4 cup(s) soy sauce

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Luann Crownover

Chillicothe, TX

Updated on Dec 12, 2023

We love fried rice! This is a quick and easy version.

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A small bowl of Better Than Take-Out Fried Rice with an egg roll.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

With simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can make the best fried rice. Onions and garlic are cooked in sesame oil and soak up the sesame flavor. Peas and carrots add a touch of sweetness and another layer of flavor. We opted for chicken when testing. But add your favorite protein, and you have a complete meal. A trick to make delicious fried rice is to add the rice while the egg is slightly wet. We'll be making this easy fried rice recipe again and again.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stir-Fry

yield 5-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 cups rice, prepared
1/2 pound boneless chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces or use the same amount of medium-size shrimp cooked
1 cup peas and carrots, frozen
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 cup soy sauce

How To Make better than take-out fried rice

Test Kitchen Tips

We used classic jasmine rice for this recipe. 2 cups of dry rice is about 4 cups cooked.

Step 1

Prepare rice according to package instructions to yield 4 cups of cooked rice.

Step 2

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add onion, garlic, peas, and carrots. Stir fry until tender.
Step 3

Crack eggs into pan. Scramble, mixing throughout vegetables.
Step 4

Add rice, chicken or shrimp (or both), and soy sauce to the pan.
Step 5

Stir to combine all ingredients and remove from heat.
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