15 Minute Easy Chicken Fried Rice That Will Change Your LIFE!

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians; chicken thighs are more budget-friendly.

Prepare 4 cups of leftover cooked rice or cook 2 cups of jasmine rice, washing it 2-3 times and using slightly less water than usual for less stickiness.

Cut 250 g of boneless skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Season the chicken with 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp mirin, 1 tsp corn starch, 1 tsp neutral oil, and a pinch of white pepper, then massage the seasoning into the chicken.

Crack 4 eggs into a small container, add a pinch of salt, and beat them well.

Thinly slice 3-4 green onions, separating the whites and greens.

Smash 3 cloves of garlic and chop them.

Blanch the frozen peas and carrots in the microwave with a little water for 1-2 minutes to reduce moisture.

Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, 0.5 tbsp chicken bouillon powder, and 0.25 tsp white pepper in a bowl to make the sauce.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a wok or pan over high heat, pour in the eggs, and cook for about 30 seconds until 70% cooked, then remove and set aside.

In the same wok, add 2 tbsp of oil and heat over high heat, then add the chicken, spreading it out and cooking for about 2 minutes until browned.

Add the garlic and the white parts of the green onions to the chicken, cooking until aromatic.

Add 4 cups of cooked rice to the wok, breaking apart any clumps by tapping gently with a spatula for about 1-2 minutes.

Pour the sauce around the edges of the rice and let it caramelize for 20-30 seconds before mixing everything well.

Add the blanched peas and carrots and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, adding a tablespoon of water if the rice is still clumping together.

Return the eggs to the wok, breaking them into pieces and mixing for about 1-2 minutes.

Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning with more salt or soy sauce as needed, then turn off the heat.

Add the green onion greens and 2 tbsp of toasted sesame oil, giving everything a final mix.

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