Chicken Fried Rice

By spend with pennies

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil, divided)
3 large eggs (beaten)
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
4 green onions (thinly sliced, green and white parts separated)
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
4 cups cooked white rice (cold)
1 cup cooked chopped chicken (or pork or shrimp, optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time12mins
Servings4

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch wok or skillet over medium heat. Add the eggs and salt and cook, breaking up the eggs, just until set. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Add 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet. Stir in the garlic, ginger, and the white portion of the green onions. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in the mixed vegetables, and cook 2-3 minutes until heated.

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and the cooked rice. Cook until the rice is slightly crisped and brown, about 7 minutes. Don’t stir too often to allow the rice to brown.

Once browned, stir in the cooked egg, cooked chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, and half of the green part of the sliced green onion.

Garnish with the remaining green onion and sesame seeds, if desired.