Best 9 Quick Chinese Fried Rice Recipes

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chinese Fried Rice, a beloved dish enjoyed worldwide for its versatility and delectable taste. This culinary masterpiece is a symphony of textures and colors, featuring fluffy rice tossed with an array of fresh vegetables, succulent proteins, and savory sauces. From classic Cantonese-style fried rice to innovative variations like Yangzhou fried rice and pineapple fried rice, this article presents a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a novice seeking a quick and flavorful meal, these recipes will guide you through the art of creating authentic Chinese fried rice in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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CHICKEN FRIED RICE



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This classic chicken fried rice recipe is quick to make, no fuss and definitely better than takeout. Learn how to prepare yummy chicken fried rice at home.

Provided by Bill

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 ounces chicken breast ((about 1 large, diced into ½-inch cubes))
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon oil
1 tablespoon hot water
¼ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or to taste))
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
1/8 teaspoon white pepper ((or to taste))
5 cups cooked rice
3 tablespoons canola oil ((divided))
2 eggs ((beaten))
1 medium onion ((diced))
1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
1 scallion ((chopped))
1 tablespoon shaoxing wine

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken and marinade ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the hot water, sugar, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, salt, and white pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Take your cooked rice and fluff it with a fork or with your hands (you can rinse your hands in cold water if the rice starts sticking to them). If you are using cold leftover rice, try to break up the clumps as best as possible.
  • Heat the wok over medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the eggs and scramble them until just done. Remove from the wok immediately, and set aside.
  • Heat the wok until just smoking and spread another tablespoon oil around your wok. Sear the marinated chicken in one layer for 20 seconds. Stir-fry the chicken until about 80% done. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • With the wok over medium high heat, add the final tablespoon of oil, and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the rice, and use your metal spatula to flatten out and break up any large clumps. If the rice is cold from the refrigerator, continue stir-frying until the rice is warmed up, which will take about 5 minutes. Sprinkling just a little water on large clumps of rice will help break them up more easily. If the rice was made fresh, cooking time will be faster. Just make sure that the rice isn't too wet--which will make frying it difficult.
  • Once the rice is warmed (very important or the sauce will not mix as well and the color of the rice will not be as uniform), add the sauce mixture and mix with a scooping motion until the rice is evenly coated with sauce. Break up any remaining clumps of rice with the spatula. The rice should be hot by this time. Now add the cooked chicken, along with any juices from the bowl. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
  • Add the eggs, bean sprouts, and scallions, and continue stir-frying the rice for another 30 seconds. Then gather all of the rice into the middle of the wok to let the sides of the wok heat up.
  • After about 20 seconds, spread the Shaoxing wine around the perimeter of the wok and stir-fry for another 20 seconds. This step gives you a little of that extra "wok hei" that you taste when you get fried rice from a good Chinese restaurant. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 79 mg, Sodium 735 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE EGG FRIED RICE 蛋炒饭



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This is a Chinese Egg Fried Rice recipe (蛋炒饭), made in restaurant style with Wok Hei. It is a quick and simple fried rice dish that is extremely easy to prepare. Only 3 eggs, some onions and light seasonings is all you need.

Provided by Angie Liew

Categories     Main

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 eggs (beaten)
3 cups cooked rice (cooled)
1 big onion (diced)
2 stalks spring onion (chopped)
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground white pepper
2 tbsp light soy sauce

Steps:

  • To start, have ready 3 cups of cooked and cooled rice (preferably left overnight). Also 3 eggs, spring onion, oil and seasonings.
  • Wet your fingers and run through the rice to remove any clumps.
  • Beat eggs in a bowl. Then, dice one big onion and chop some fresh spring onions. And we're ready to fry the rice!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Sodium 1512 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

THE BEST FRIED RICE



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The BEST Fried Rice. This fried rice is loaded with veggies and only takes 20 minutes to make!

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 eggs (whisked)
2 medium carrots (small dice)
1 small onion (small dice)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
4 cups cooked and chilled rice ((I either use white or brown rice))
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
sliced green onions for garnish (if desired)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter into a large skillet.Add the eggs and scramble until fully cooked. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of butter into the pan. Add carrots and onion to the pan and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add in the cold rice and peas and sauté for 3-4 minutes. The rice should brown up a bit.
  • Add the eggs back to the pan and stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce and sesame oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes to heat through.Serve immediately with green onions for garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 138 mg, Sodium 767 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHINESE FRIED RICE



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This Chinese fried rice has the flavor those other recipes are missing. Tastes like takeout. I want to dedicate this dish to Bergy, whose recipe "AM & B's Indonesian Mehoon" has inspired this dish. Make sure you season your rice with salt before it cooks. Add some butter to the cooking water, as well. Other seasonings should be added before you cook, as well, so it has time to get inside the rice. If you like sesame flavor, add 1 tsp. of it after you add the green onions, but do not use it as a cooking oil because it easily burns.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Chicken

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 egg, lightly beaten (or more eggs if you like)
3 drops soy sauce
3 drops sesame oil
8 ounces cooked lean boneless pork or 8 ounces chicken, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot (very small)
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 cups cold cooked rice, grains separated (preferably medium grain)
4 green onions, chopped
2 cups bean sprouts
2 tablespoons light soy sauce (add more if you like)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add chopped onions and stir-fry until onions turn a nice brown color, about 8-10 minutes; remove from wok.
  • Allow wok to cool slightly.
  • Mix egg with 3 drops of soy and 3 drops of sesame oil; set aside.
  • Add 1/2 tbsp oil to wok, swirling to coat surfaces; add egg mixture; working quickly, swirl egg until egg sets against wok; when egg puffs, flip egg and cook other side briefly; remove from wok, and chop into small pieces.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in wok; add selected meat to wok, along with carrots, peas, and cooked onion; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add rice, green onions, and bean sprouts, tossing to mix well; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
  • Add 2 tbsp of light soy sauce and chopped egg to rice mixture and fold in; stir-fry for 1 minute more; serve.
  • Set out additional soy sauce on the table, if desired.

QUICK CHINESE FRIED RICE



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Make and share this Quick Chinese Fried Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     White Rice

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup water
1 1/3 cups Minute Rice
3 tablespoons butter
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup water

Steps:

  • Boil 1 cup water and the rice, stir and let stand for 5 minutes covered.
  • Melt butter in skillet.
  • Add egg; cook until set.
  • Add onion and rice; brown.
  • Mix 1/3 cup water and soy sauce; add to rice.
  • Simmer 5 minutes; serve.

FRIED RICE RESTAURANT STYLE



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A quick fried rice like you get at your favorite Chinese restaurant. A couple of eggs, baby carrots, peas and soy sauce is all you need.

Provided by jostrander

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups enriched white rice
4 cups water
⅔ cup chopped baby carrots
½ cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 eggs
soy sauce to taste
2 tablespoons sesame oil, to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rice and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a small saucepan, boil carrots in water about 3 to 5 minutes. Drop peas into boiling water, and drain.
  • Heat wok over high heat. Pour in oil, then stir in carrots and peas; cook about 30 seconds. Crack in eggs, stirring quickly to scramble eggs with vegetables. Stir in cooked rice. Shake in soy sauce, and toss rice to coat. Drizzle with sesame oil, and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 380.9 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

QUICK FRIED RICE



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Our egg-fried rice recipe with peas, bacon and mushrooms is a great way to use leftovers. Ready in under 15 minutes, it makes a super-speedy one-pan supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Supper, Vegetable

Time 12m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tsp oil
1 egg , beaten
2 rashers bacon , chopped
175g mushrooms , sliced
200g frozen peas
1 garlic clove , crushed
small knob of ginger , grated
2 tsp dark soy sauce , plus extra to serve
1 tsp sugar
250g cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, then tip in the egg. Leave to set for 30 secs-1 min, swirling every now and again, then tip it out and finely slice. Add the bacon and mushrooms to pan, then fry until golden, about 3 mins. Add the peas, garlic and ginger, then cook for 1 min.
  • Mix the soy sauce and sugar together. Turn up the heat, add the cooked rice to the pan, heat through, then splash in the sweet soy sauce. Stir through the egg and serve straight away, with more soy sauce if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.81 milligram of sodium

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

QUICK CHICKEN FRIED RICE FOR TWO



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David Tiren of Catonsville, Maryland uses leftover chicken and rice to make this classic Chinese recipe, enhanced with soy sauce and green onions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
1 tablespoon canola oil
1-1/2 cups cold cooked long grain rice
3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 green onion, sliced

Steps:

  • In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry mushrooms in oil until tender. Stir in the rice, chicken and soy sauce. Cook over low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Add egg and onion; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until egg is set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 684mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • To achieve the perfect texture, use day-old rice. Freshly cooked rice is too moist and will result in mushy fried rice.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat a neutral oil over medium-high heat. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Using medium-high heat, cook the rice, stirring constantly. This will help to prevent the rice from overcooking.
  • Add your vegetables and protein of choice. Common additions include peas, carrots, broccoli, chicken, and shrimp.
  • Stir in your seasonings and sauces. Soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil are all popular choices.
  • Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or a fried egg. This will add flavor and color to your dish.

Conclusion:

Quick Chinese fried rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking. With just a few simple ingredients and a few minutes of your time, you can create a delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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