Chicken Fried Rice Recipes From Heaven

Sampling it at local restaurants as much as I do. I still hold that my homemade fried rice recipe is my favorite. But it turns out that John and I agree on the fact that a local Chinese restaurant in our neighborhood makes the best fried rice that you can order on a menu.

I had no idea that there was any other option at this place between pork, chicken, beef, shrimp, or combination fried rice. But he proceeded to matter-of-factly inform me that you can totally just ask them to “make it spicy”. Who knew?? Clearly not this fried-rice-lover who has been ordering their fried rice for nearly a decade.

So of course, I call in to order a batch of fried rice the next day and asked if they could make it spicy. And, like it was no big deal (because clearly this was only a big deal to me), they said “sure”. And 15 minutes later, I was enjoying the spicy kick that I knew would change my fried rice days forever. And today, I’m sharing my homemade take on the recipe with

Soy Sauce Fried Rice (酱油炒饭)

The secret to the spice is none other than my beloved Sriracha. I know that tons of people probably already add it to their fried rice, but this recipe 

With sriracha already added in. And if you happen to have any hot chili oil on hand, I recommend adding a few dashes of that too. But if not, Sriracha will do the job.

I also added in chicken this time, just because that’s what John had ordered the night he introduced me to the spicyness. But you can of course substitute in whatever protein you’d like, or just make it a spicy vegetarian (plain) fried rice.

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Bottom line, even if you only get 5% as excited as I do about new fried rice discoveries, I think you’re going to love it. :)Chicken fried rice is one of those iconic dishes and something I crave almost all the time: in the morning, as an afternoon pick me up, for dinner, or a midnight snack. Chicken and rice just go together. They are one of the classic pairings in food. It’s no surprise because the very essence of chicken perfectly compliments rice.

Digging into a bowl of chicken fried rice is digging into a bowl of heaven. Juicy chicken, crispy rice, fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed onions for a touch of sweetness, green peas to remind you of spring, and salty, bombastic flavors bursting with hints of ginger, garlic, and white pepper. SO FREAKING GOOD.

All fried rice is good, but great fried rice is life changing. Each grain of rice should be fluffy and distinct and each spoonful should have a bit of everything in it for the perfect bite. It should be hot and have a little bit of crisp on the rice and all the ingredients should be perfectly cooked. Good fried rice can stand on its own and needs no accompaniments – it should be so satisfying that you’ll crave another bowl before you’ve finished the one in front of you.

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This chicken fried rice pairs super succulent juicy pieces of chicken that are bursting with chicken flavor thanks to a quick soy sauce and shaoxing wine marinade. The chicken-y-ness compliments the fresh little green sweet pops provided by the peas, and the ginger and garlic add a hint of warmth. Finishing with scallions is a must, they add a mellow sharp bite that ties everything together.

I say yes. If you have a wok, use it! It heats up quickly, is naturally non-stick, and essential to a good fried rice. A wok, with its different heat zones, is made for frying and tossing. By using a wok, you’re going to get some

A good carbon steel wok is usually not too expensive and will last you a lifetime. If you have a gas stove, you’ll want a wok that is perfectly round on the bottom. If you are on electric or induction, you unfortunately need to get a flat-bottomed wok, which is not as good but still totally functional. In either case, it’s best to get a pre-seasoned one so you don’t need to remove the handle and season it yourself.

The Best Chicken Fried Rice Recipe

Chinese people are crazy about wok hei, which means “wok breath” and if you want that authentic fried rice flavor, a wok is how you’re going to get it. If you don’t have a wok, using a cast iron or non-stick pan is okay too, but make sure it it’s big enough and remember that with non-stick not to crank the heat up as much.

If you don’t have a wok, a cast iron pan or a large non-stick sauté pan is your best bet. Of the two, I recommend cast iron for obvious reasons. Non-stick is great if you’re nervous about the rice sticking. You can’t heat up non-stick as much, so you won’t get that essential wok hei flavor. But, if you’re trying to be health conscious, you can get away with using less oil, so there’s that. Of the multiple kinds of non-stick pans out there, a ceramic/non-teflon coating is probably your best bet.

Don’t be stingy, if you want restaurant quality fried rice, things are going to have to get a little oily. Hot oil helps everything not stick, distributes heat, and helps with distributing flavor. Any high heat neutral oil will work – we typically use grapeseed oil.

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One of the defining features of fried rice are the eggs. Doesn’t matter how you crack it, a fried rice with eggs is superior than eggless. This fried rice is a combo of both the scrambled and golden rice technique. More on this in the next section.

We’re using chicken, because this is a chicken fried rice, but you can swap this out for any type of protein you prefer as long as you cut it up so it’s nice and bite sized. To add an extra

This is what adds an extra layer of flavor to your fried rice. Things like garlic, ginger, onions, leeks, and shallots. In this case, we’re going with diced onions. Cook the onions briefly, being sure to move them around, concentrating on bringing out their flavor and not burning.

Vegan Fried Rice

Use day old rice. Using freshly cooked rice is a rookie mistake and a guaranteed way to a sad pile of mush – there’s just too much water content in it. Instead, make some extra rice the night before and let it hang out in the fridge, which will dry it out. If you absolutely need to use fresh rice, spread it out, and pop it in the fridge for as long as possible. The dehydrating cold of the fridge will help draw out the water.

For fried rice to cook up fluffy and dry, without the rice sticking to the wok, it’s best to think about how much moisture there is in your ingredients. Leafy greens will release a lot of liquid, which will reduce the crispiness of your fried rice and make the rice stick to the pan. Sticking to vegetables will less water content will give you greater success. Try peas, corn, carrots, broccoli, or beans. Once you’re a fried rice pro, you can move on to any vegetable you like! We’re sticking to peas in this fried rice.

There’s soy sauce seasoned fried rice, salt seasoned fried rice, or both. This chicken fried rice is seasoned with salt, to taste. Seasoning is the last step: taste your fried rice and season accordingly.

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Which one you choose is up to you, but the eggs are a must (unless your diners are allergic). This fried rice is a combo of both the scrambled and golden rice technique.

The best kind of rice for fried rice is jasmine. It’s the kind of rice that’s served in Chinese restaurants and what they use to make fried rice. Jasmine rice is a medium grain rice that is fluffy and sturdy. It holds it shape and separates when you fry it. If you don’t have jasmine, a medium grain white rice is the next best bet.

We often eat fried rice on its own as a main, but we also regularly eat it with proteins and sides too. Here are some of our favorite things with fried rice:

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